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Githa's family owned a glassworks in Gateshead |
The life of a "forgotten" Gateshead author is being celebrated this autumn in a series of events on Tyneside.
Githa Sowerby, who was born in 1876, achieved massive success with her 1912 play Rutherford & Son.
It was performed in numerous countries, but almost 100 years later Githa's name has virtually disappeared from history.
Until now, that is.
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In September, a plaque will be unveiled in her memory and Northern Stage host the first Tyneside production of her famous play.
There will also be readings of two new plays inspired by Rutherford & Son and a new biography of Githa's life will be published by New Writing North.
Organisers hope these events will increase public awareness of the Edwardian writer's achievements.
Celebrity
Githa, who died in 1970 aged 93, wrote seven plays and more than 20 children's books during her lifetime.
But it was Rutherford & Son that made her name.