The Long and the Short and the Tall (play)

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The Long and the Short and the Tall is a play written by British playwright Willis Hall. Set in World War II the play premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in London in January 1959; it was directed by Lindsay Anderson and starred Peter O’Toole and Robert Shaw. It was Anderson’s first major production for the Royal Court transferring to London’s West End in April 1959.The play’s name comes from the lyrics of the 1917 song Bless ‘Em All.A film adaptation was released in 1961.

author

Willis Hall

character in play

* Corporal Edward 'Johnno' Johnstone, * Lance-Corporal A. J. Macleish, * Private C. 'Bammo' Bamforth, * Private P. 'Smudger' Smith, * Private Samuel 'Sammy' Whitaker, * Private T. E. 'Taff' Evans, * Sergeant R. 'Mitch' Mitchem

mute character in play

Japanese Soldier

premiere date

1959-01-07

premiere place

London, Royal Court Theatre

premiere year

1959-01-01T00:00:00+02:00

setting of play

An abandoned tin mine in the Malayan jungle, January 1942

subject of play

Japanese Invasion of British Malaya during World War II.