The play's legacy is more problematic. It is an autobiographical account of the breakdown of Osborne's marriage, highlighting themes of class warfare and domestic abuse.
Now an anthem of class warfare, it should not be forgotten that the play's battleground is an abusive marriage, portraying toxic masculinity without the terms we have today.
Rebel Jimmy seems simply another self-pitying bully, his rants echoing the misogynistic tendencies of online trolls today, raising questions about what resonates with contemporary audiences.
Rupert Goold acknowledged the play's challenging gender politics, highlighting why 'Look Back in Anger' is rarely revived today, suggesting a need for radical updates.
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