It Is Easy To Be Dead tells the story of war poet Charles Sorley's brief life through his work and music and songs from some of the greatest composers of the period. Born in Aberdeen, Sorley was studying in Germany when the First World War broke out and was briefly imprisoned as an enemy alien. He was one of the first to join the army in 1914. Killed in action a year later at the age of 20, his poems are among the most ambivalent, profound and moving war poetry ever written. Nominated for seven OffWestEnd Awards following it's run at The Finborough and transferred to Trafalgar Studios Nov 16.

The story of war poet Charles Sorley's brief life told through his work and music, including songs from the period.

About the Author
Playwright Neil McPherson is Artistic Director of the Finborough Theatre. His first play I Wish to Die Singing - Voices From The Armenian Genocide won the Best Play Award 2015 in the UK Studio Theatre Awards.

Reviews
A little gem ... A poignant study of loss and the great waste of war. -- Daisy Bowie-Sell * WhatsOnStage *
A magnificent tribute to a fiery spirit.' -- Michael Billington * The Guardian *



Book Information
ISBN 9781786820099
Author Neil McPherson
Format Paperback
Page Count 80
Imprint Oberon Books Ltd
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 82g