"Arnold Wesker - the unique outsider in the British Theatre…"
Ronald Bryden, reviewing
Their Very Own and Golden City
Born 24 May 1932 London
Arnold Wesker, considered one of the key figures in 20th Century drama, is the author of 42 plays, 4 volumes of short stories, 2 volumes of essays, a book on journalism, a children's book, extensive journalism, poetry and other assorted writings. His plays have been translated into 17 languages, and performed worldwide. 2002 celebrated his 70th birthday and his 45th year as a playwright. 2006 celebrates his knighthood. On the following pages will be listed all his work with summaries and synopses, his essays, lectures and journalism, the books written about him, and much else.
Current
Journalism / Essays:
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Update:3rd January 2008
  FORTHCOMING/CURRENT EVENTS
     
ROOTS   Opens at The Manchester Royal Exchange 30th January and runs till 1st March 2008.
     
THE ROCKING HORSE  

A new 75 minute radio play commissioned by BBC World Service to commemorate their 75th anniversary.  Transmission 2nd December 2007.  CAST:  Clive Swift, Prunella Scales, Amanda Root, Sheila Steafel, Alex Lanipekun.  Music by Benjamin Till.  Directed by David Hitchinson.  Can also be heard on the internet:
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Click on the Link for: The Rocking Horse
     
GRIEF   One woman opera to open at Suntory Hall, Tokyo, 8th April 2008.  The libretto for this opera was commissioned by Japanese composer, Shigeaki Saegusa.  Wesker has been invited to direct it with renowned soprano, Michiè Nakamaru.
     
GROUPIE  

New stage play still on course for a West End opening in Spring of 2008.  Rights bought by James Tod Productions.
     
 

Three new volumes to be published early spring 2008:
     
   

WESKER’S LOVE PLAYS
The Four Seasons, Love Letters on Blue Paper, Lady Othello.  Published by Oberon Press
     
   

WESKER’S MONOLOGUES
142 audition speeches from 27 plays. Published by Oberon Press
     
   

ALL THINGS TIRE OF THEMSELVES
First volume of poems.  Published by Flambard Press.
     
Students and academics are constantly seeking information about Wesker and his writings. This web site is set up for them as well as the interested general public. Not all of his work has yet been reprinted. Please let us know what you cannot find, we may be able to help. If something is not listed that you know of we'd be grateful to hear from you.


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