Acting group founded by Joan Littlewood at the Theatre Royal, Stratford East. Major productions included 'A Taste of Honey' and 'Oh What a Lovely War' (Our photograph is of the original production). .
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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