Drama and Theatre Arts Lecturer, Deb McAndrew, has won the award for ‘Best New Play’ at the recent UK Theatre Awards.
‘An August Bank Holiday Lark’, written by Deb, explores the impact of the First World War on a rural community in East Lancashire.
The play has already received praise from critics including:
“…vibrant, entertaining and meaningful. ******” The Observer
“This lyrical, beautifully constructed first world war drama is a reminder not only of lives lost, but of the traditions that made those lives worth living. ****” The Guardian
“This wonderful new play… McAndrew delineates a host of characters with dexterity and tenderness…****” The TimesThe UK Theatre Awards are the only nationwide Awards to honour outstanding achievement in regional theatre throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
More information:
http://www.uktheatre.org/theatreawardsuk.aspx
An August Bank Holiday Lark