The Dark Earth and the Light Sky

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The Dark Earth and the Light Sky is a stage play by Nick Dear that explores the life and relationships of English poet Edward Thomas in the years leading up to his death in World War I.

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instanceOf stage play
about English poetry in the early 20th century
decision of Edward Thomas to enlist in World War I
author Nick Dear NERFINISHED
basedOn life of Edward Thomas
character Edward Thomas NERFINISHED
Eleanor Farjeon NERFINISHED
Helen Thomas NERFINISHED
Robert Frost NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin United Kingdom
depicts Edward Thomas’s final years before his death in World War I
firstPerformanceYear 2012
focusesOn life of Edward Thomas
relationships of Edward Thomas
genre biographical play
drama
hasTitleLanguage English
historicalContext First World War NERFINISHED
language English
mainSubject Edward Thomas NERFINISHED
World War I NERFINISHED
originalLanguage English
portrays friendship between Edward Thomas and Robert Frost
marriage of Edward and Helen Thomas
premiereCity London NERFINISHED
premiereCountry United Kingdom NERFINISHED
premiereLocation Almeida Theatre NERFINISHED
producedBy Almeida Theatre NERFINISHED
settingTime early 20th century
years leading up to World War I
subjectNationality English
subjectOccupation poet
theme art and creativity
identity and self-doubt
marriage and relationships
war and its impact on individuals
timePeriodDepicted circa 1913–1917
writer Nick Dear NERFINISHED

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Nick Dear notableWork The Dark Earth and the Light Sky