Willis Hall

English playwright and author

Willis Hall - English playwright and author
Born

April 6th, 1929
95 years ago

Died

2005
20 years ago — 76 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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An English playwright and author, Hall gained prominence in the 1950s and 1960s. His work often explored the themes of social change and the human condition. Collaborated with the playwrights of the time, contributing significantly to British theater. Many of Hall's works were staged in notable theaters and helped shape the landscape of contemporary drama in England.

Wrote the play 'The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil'

Contributed to the development of regional theater

Authored the play 'The Lads'

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