Octagon's Of Mice and Men reveals harsh reality of American Dream

Octagon's Of Mice and Men reveals harsh reality of American Dream

When it comes to the American Dream, John Steinbeck always appreciated that in reality it was no more than an illusion

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Of Mice and Men – Octagon Theatre - North West End UK

At one point over 90% of teenagers taking GCSE English Literature in UK schools studied ‘Of Mice and Men’ and many of the greying press night audience I spoke to had affection for the novel from their distant school days. However, Steinbeck’s moral fable of friendship and companionship has fallen out of favour in academia in recent years due to the overtly racist language, casual misogyny and portrayal of disability, so it was an interesting exe…

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Of Mice and Men

Steve Griffiths enjoys a five-star treat at Bolton Octagon's empathetic take on Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men

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