This British theatre artist made his reputation between the wars at the Old Vic in London, where he broke with traditional staging by interpreting classic dramas imaginatively and developing unique production concepts, including presenting Shakespeare in modern dress.

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Muhammad Galloway

6 October, 23:59

This British theatre artist made his reputation between the wars at the Old Vic in London, where he broke with traditional staging by interpreting classic dramas imaginatively and developing unique production concepts, including presenting Shakespeare in modern dress.

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Tyrone Guthrie is the correct answer.

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He was British theatrical director and is well known for his realistic approach to the modern and Shakespearean drama that led to the revival of interest in the traditional theatre. He studied at the University of Oxford and made his debut as the manager of Oxford Repertory Company. He also worked as director and announcer for the BBC. He was one of the first writers who wrote plays suitable for radio performance and experimented with different approaches to the traditional theatre while working as the director of the production at the Festival Theatre, Cambridge.