©Edward Bond at the Théâtre National de la Colline Paris January 2001.
Photo: D. Tuaillon - Own work
The distinguished British playwright, Edward Bond, an emblematic figure of post-war British theatre, whose works were integrated into the repertoire of the Comédie-Française in 2016, passed away at the age of 89. His demise was announced on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, by his agent in the United Kingdom.
Edward Bond, a giant of British theater, passed away, leaving a theatrical legacy behind. "Unfortunately, Edward Bond departed this Sunday at the age of 89," stated Casarotto Ramsay and Associates in a communique disseminated to AFP.
Born in North London in 1934, Edward Bond leaves behind a profound literary legacy, encompassing more than fifty plays, film scripts and opera librettos. His fame in France was notably established through his collaboration with director Alain Françon.
Saved (1965), one of his early works in the United Kingdom, sparked outrage due to a scene depicting the stoning of a baby with unprecedented violence. This controversy played a pivotal role in the abolition of theatrical censorship in the country in 1968.
Among his most celebrated contributions to dramaturgy are The Sea (1973), which was added to the repertoire of the Comédie-Française in 2016, and In the Company of Men (1990), showcasing his indelible influence on modern theatre.
With AFP.
Edward Bond, a giant of British theater, passed away, leaving a theatrical legacy behind. "Unfortunately, Edward Bond departed this Sunday at the age of 89," stated Casarotto Ramsay and Associates in a communique disseminated to AFP.
Born in North London in 1934, Edward Bond leaves behind a profound literary legacy, encompassing more than fifty plays, film scripts and opera librettos. His fame in France was notably established through his collaboration with director Alain Françon.
Saved (1965), one of his early works in the United Kingdom, sparked outrage due to a scene depicting the stoning of a baby with unprecedented violence. This controversy played a pivotal role in the abolition of theatrical censorship in the country in 1968.
Among his most celebrated contributions to dramaturgy are The Sea (1973), which was added to the repertoire of the Comédie-Française in 2016, and In the Company of Men (1990), showcasing his indelible influence on modern theatre.
With AFP.
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