John Steinbeck’s 1937 novel set in the Great Depression has been a mainstay of the English Lit curriculum for years – but will be taken off the syllabus in Wales due to concerns about racism.

John Steinbeck’s Pulitzer Prize winning portrayal of the Great Depression, The Grapes of Wrath was adapted for the stage by Frank Galati in 1988 and ran at the National Theatre the following year.

The Barn Theatre continues its 97th Season with its upcoming production of John Steinbeck’s masterpiece, Of Mice and Men ...