John Peter McGrath, (June 1, 1935 – January 22, 2002), was a Liverpudlian-Irish playwright who grew up in Wales and notably took up the cause of Scottish independence in his plays. June 1 is the 152nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (153rd in leap years), with 213 days remaining. ... 1935 (MCMXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Cusco album, see 2002 (album). ... Liverpool waterfront by night, as seen from the Wirral. ... A playwright, also known as a dramatist, is someone who writes dramatic literature or drama. ... For an explanation of often confusing terms such as Great Britain, Britain, United Kingdom, England and Wales and England, see British Isles (terminology). ... Walter Thomas Monningtons 1925 painting called Parliamentary Union of England and Scotland 1707 hangs in the Palace of Westminster depicting the official presentation of the law that formed the United Kingdom of Great Britain. ...

He was mainly known for his work with the 7:84 Theatre Company. His best known play was The Cheviot, the Stag, and the Black Black Oil. The play blends the modern se nsibilities of theatre with folk performance, slipping into techniques that are usually reserved for pantomime, encouraging the audience to vocally respond, by joining the choruses of various songs and in one scene warning a character of impending danger. Actors also take on multiple roles, and slip out of character to explain the ramifications of the action to the audience. The title refers to the clearing of the Scottish highlands to make way for grazing land, the subsequent use of this land by the wealthy for shooting, and its current exploitation in the oil market. These changes are linked as being recurrent forms of abuse of the land and the people by outsiders, and by wealthier locals. This very popular play was written in the 1970s by the popular Liverpudlian playwright John McGrath. ... The Scottish Highlands are the mountainous regions of Scotland north and west of the Highland Boundary Fault. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...