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I. A. Woods: 'Stop off at Naxos'

Description

Typescript of play 'Stop off at Naxos', based on the myth of Ariadne. Written by I.A. Woods, with Preface by him concerning state of world peace and politics at the time of writing, for which the play is an allegory. The play is dedicated to the author's grandmother, Alice Antice Woods (1853-1947)

  • Finding No

    DR1202

  • Date

    1958

  • Extent

    1 file

  • Status

    open

  • Level

    collection

  • Associated place

    United Kingdom - England - Warwickshire - Stratford-upon-Avon - Church Street - King Edward VI School,

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Admin History

I.A. 'Alan' Woods was Seniopr English Master at King Edward VI School, Stratford-upon-Avon, from 1950-1968. Among his extra curricula activities, he founded the school orchestra and guided the Debating Society. He was best known for the annual School Play which he directed and sometimes wrote ('Playing Day at Stratford' in 1964).