Review: Oh What A Lovely War (UK Tour) at the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Oh What A Lovely War (UK Tour) 
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Reviewed on Tuesday 28th April 2015
★★★

Terry Johnson’s revival of Oh What A Lovely War is touring the UK following successful runs at the Theatre Royal Stratford East. A satirical musical about World War I, the inclusion of old war songs allows many to reminisce whilst the show's message about the horrors of war remains frighteningly relevant today.

Full casting announced for Oh What A Lovely War 2015 national tour

Casting has been announced for Oh What A Lovely War's 2015 national tour. Ian Reddington (Eastenders, Coronation Street) and Christopher Villiers (Emmerdale) join the previously announced Wendi Peters in the ensemble cast.

The cast also includes: Emma Crossley, Marcus Ellard, Alex Giannini, Richard Glaves, Lauren Hood, Alice Bailey Johnson, William Oxborrow, Mark Prendergast, Neil Stewart and Bleu Woodward.

Following a sold-out run in spring 2014, Terry Johnson’s hit revival of Oh What A Lovely War will return to its spiritual home – Theatre Royal Stratford East – in January 2015, before embarking on a national tour.

Wendi Peters cast in Oh What A Lovely War

Is has been announced that Wendi Peters will appear in Oh What A Lovely War next year.

Following a sold-out run in spring 2014, Terry Johnson’s hit revival of Oh What A Lovely War will return to its spiritual home – Theatre Royal Stratford East – in January 2015, before embarking on a national tour.

Wendi Peters is best known for playing Cilla Battersby in Coronation Street. She is currently in rehearsals for White Christmas at the Dominion Theatre. Her credits also include: The Mystery Of Edwin Drood (Arts Theatre) and Rutherford & Son (National Tour).