Mother Courage Inspiration

[Mrfizzy]

Just a quick question!
I'd very much like to know how Duke became acquainted with the play "Mother Courage and Her Children" in particular, and what were the key elements that inspired musical interpretation? :)

[Mrfizzy]

I thought that I should note that Duke has already answered my question about how he got involved with Mother Courage here
http://www.dukespecial.com/home/views/duke_special_is_venturing_into_the_world_of_theatr e/

:)