Joan Littlewood

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Joan Littlewood

As of November 2026, Joan Littlewood has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Rest Is History (Dec 2025).

Joan Maud Littlewood was an English pioneering theatre director, who has been referred to as "The Mother of Modern Theatre". She trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and is best known for her work in developing the Theatre Workshop. Her production of Oh, What a Lovely War! in 1963 was one of her more influential pieces.

Joan Littlewood at a glance
Mentioned in1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heardDec 2025 on The Rest Is History

Who talks about Joan Littlewood on podcasts?

Tom Holland brought up Joan Littlewood; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on The Rest Is History.

What is Joan Littlewood mentioned alongside?

Joan Littlewood is most often mentioned alongside Jeremy John Mary, British Expeditionary Force (BEF) and FIFA.

Mentioned together: Jeremy John Mary, British Expeditionary Force (BEF), FIFA, Sophia Rob, Outdoor Tom, Anne Richards, Travel (T) – Delta Dash, Hive, Henry Williamson, London Rifle Brigade