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Githa Sowerby

1876 – 1970

Playwright and writer

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Lived 1876 – 1970 (aged 93). Githa Sowerby was a British writer and playwright.

Katherine Githa Sowerby (6 October 1876 – 30 June 1970), also known under her pen name K. G. Sowerby, was an English playwright, children's writer, and member of the Fabian Society. A feminist, she was well-known during the early twentieth century for her 1912 hit play Rutherford & Son, but lapsed into obscurity in later decades.

Rutherford & Son was first revived in 1980, and since then there have been several productions, including one at the Royal National Theatre in 1994 and, most recently, by Sheffield Theatres. A biography of Sowerby by Pat Riley, Looking for Githa, appeared in 2009, with a revised edition in 2019. In addition to several plays, Sowerby wrote books of poetry and short stories for children, illustrated by her sister Millicent Sowerby. Sowerby married John Kendall,

Rutherford & Son was a "sensation" and a "massive success" in its 1912 London debut, running for 133 performances in London and 63 performances in New York. It was also produced in Canada and Australia, and translated into numerous other languages,

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K. G. Sowerby, Katherine Githa Sowerby, G. K. Sowerby

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Githa Sowerby?

playwright and writer (1876-1970)

When was Githa Sowerby born?

Githa Sowerby was born on 6 October 1876.

When did Githa Sowerby die?

Githa Sowerby died on 30 June 1970.

What was Githa Sowerby's occupation?

Githa Sowerby was a writer and playwright.

What nationality was Githa Sowerby?

Githa Sowerby was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Githa Sowerby

· Wikidata: Q5565084

· DBpedia: Githa Sowerby

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