From pygmies to puppets: what to do with Roald Dahl's enslaved Oompa-Loompas in modern adaptations?

The fraught history of the Oompa-Loompas captures the irresolvable tension at the heart of children’s literature and theatre: it is impossible to separate these stories from the ideological fabric of our world.

Luke Elliott (@luminousluke.bsky.social) — Bluesky

The VERY Messed Up Origins of OOMPA LOOMPAS, Jon Solo's Messed Up Origins™ Podcast, Podcasts on Audible

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From Pygmies to Puppets: What to Do with Roald Dahl's Enslaved Oompa-Loompas in Modern Adaptations? - The Theatre Times

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Politically Correct Oompa–Loompa Evolution – Roald Dahl Fans

From Pygmies to Puppets: What to Do with Roald Dahl's Enslaved Oompa-Loompas in Modern Adaptations? - The Theatre Times