7:84 (England) Theatre Company: Records and Papers 1966-1985

7:84 (England) Theatre Company

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The company was founded in 1971 by John McGrath, a successful stage and television writer, with the aim of attracting people to the theatre who would not normally consider going. It began by putting on performances in smaller venues in Scotland, seeking to address political issues in a revolutionary way. McGrath went on to write plays for the company that dealt with the major contemporary issues of the day. The English branch of the company folded in 1984, after losing its grant from the Art Cou...

McGrath, John, 1935-2002

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Epithet: playwright, director and producer British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001039.0x000298 ...

7:84 (England) Theatre Company 1971-1984

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