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Edward Bond, blazingly original British playwright, dies aged 89

by Claire Armitstead

Death announced of writer whose searing and controversial plays included Saved and Early Morning Michael Billington on Edward Bond: a phenomenal talent who upturned theatre Edward Bond, the theatrical firebrand who blew up his own career with his refusal to compromise his scorching poetic vision, died on Sunday aged 89. The death of the playwright, known for Saved, Lear and Bingo, was confirmed by the agency Casarot…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 8:06am on March 5, 2024