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British playwright Arnold Wesker dies, aged 83

by Ben Quinn

Prolific writer who produced more than 40 plays, as well as books of essays, poetry and short stories was a key British figure in 20th century dramaSir Arnold Wesker, one of the key British figures of 20th century drama and a writer whose work spanned more than five decades, has died. A prolific, often highly political, writer who produced more than 40 plays, as well as books of essays, poetry and short stories, his …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 6:39pm on April 12, 2016