Veterans by Charles Wood [rare books]

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Originally released in 1972 (also published in Plays 1 in 1998), Veterans is a poignant one‑act play by the celebrated British playwright Charles Wood. The drama draws directly from Wood’s film‑writing experience on The Charge of the Light Brigade, portraying the emotional aftermath endured by former soldiers. It explores themes of war, memory, guilt, camaraderie, and dislocation—highlighting how even ordinary individuals can be forever altered by conflict.

Wood’s vivid dialogue and realistic military vernacular lend authenticity to the narrative. Initially staged at the Royal Court Theatre with legends like John Gielgud and John Mills, Veterans was widely praised for its raw psychological depth and human insight.

About the Author —

Charles Wood (born Guernsey, 1932 – died 2020s) was a distinguished British playwright and screenwriter whose works frequently grappled with the realities of modern warfare and soldiering. After military service, he turned to writing, contributing both stage plays and screenplays. Notable among his theatre works are Cockade, Dingo, Jingo, H, and Don't Make Me Laugh—often blending dark comedy, political critique, and military themes. He also crafted the screenplay for the film version of The Charge of the Light Brigade and adapted Alan Judd’s novel A Breed of Heroes for television, demonstrating a rare authenticity in portraying wartime experience.

Wood’s Veterans stands among his most acclaimed theatre pieces, having won the Evening Standard Theatre Award for Most Promising New Writer in 1972—confirming his status as a powerful voice on the costs of warfare and the inner lives of its survivors.

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