Synopsis
Once in a While the Odd Thing Happens
Published by Methuen
4 Male 2 Female
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A play about Benjamin Britten and his friendship with WH Auden and Peter Pears
Drawn from the life of Benjamin Britten and informed by many personal interviews with the composer's friends including his sister Beth
It particularly explores the conflict between his association with WH Auden and his partnership with Peter Pears
And culminates in the triumphant premiere of Peter Grimes in 1945
Once in a While The Odd Things Happened was premiered by the UK's National Theatre