The Little Theatre by the Sea

The Little Theatre by the Sea

Author: Rosanna Ley

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2017-03-09

Total Pages: 465

ISBN-13: 1784292095

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A gorgeous and evocative read about love and starting over from the bestselling author of THE VILLA 'The perfect holiday companion' Heat 'It will make you want to jump on the first flight out to Sardinia' Hello 'Sun-soaked escapism' Best ********** Faye has just completed her degree in interior design when she finds herself jobless and boyfriend-less. While debating what to do next she receives a surprise phone call from her old college friend Charlotte who now lives in Sardinia and is married to Italian hotelier, Fabio. When Charlotte suggests that Faye relocate for a month to house-sit, Faye wonders if a summer break in sunny Sardinia might be the perfect way to recharge her batteries and think about her future. But then Charlotte tells Faye that there's something more behind the sudden invitation: her friends Marisa and Alessandro are looking for a designer to renovate a crumbling old theatre they own in the scenic village of Deriu. The idea certainly sounds appealing to Faye, but little does she know what she's letting herself in for if she accepts this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity . . . ******** SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT ROSANNA LEY: 'An impeccably researched and deftly written narrative that kept me hooked until the end' - Kathryn Hughes, bestselling author of The Letter 'Such a wealth of fascinating characters set in a glorious village in Sardinia' - Amazon reviewer 'The ultimate feel-good read, perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Victoria Hislop and Leah Fleming' - Candis 'On so many levels a fantastic read' - Amazon reviewer 'A fascinating story with engaging themes' - Dinah Jefferies, bestselling author of Before The Rains 'Warm, enthralling, one of my favourite authors' - Amazon reviewer


My Mother Said I Never Should

My Mother Said I Never Should

Author: Charlotte Keatley

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2016-06-22

Total Pages: 115

ISBN-13: 1350010200

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I don't know if you'll ever love me as much as I love you, but one day you'll understand why I've done this to you. Doris, born illegitimate in 1900, exchanges her budding teaching career for marriage and motherhood. When the war is over, her daughter Margaret marries an American and has Jackie, who becomes an archetypal 60s rebel. When Jackie can't face being a single mother, it is decided that baby Rosie will be brought up as Margaret's own. That's the plan anyway . . . Charlotte Keatley's award-winning play is a moving exploration of the relationships between mothers and daughters, and the consequences of breaking the most sacred taboo of motherhood. My Mother Said I Never Should is about the choices we make which determine the course of our lives and how it is never too late to change. This edition was published to coincide with the revival of the play at the St James Theatre, London, in 2016, starring Maureen Lipman and Katie Brayben.


Taken At Midnight

Taken At Midnight

Author: Mark Hayhurst

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2015-03-26

Total Pages: 90

ISBN-13: 1472590317

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In your quest for respectability I think we can say you have been talking out of both corners of your mouth. One corner talks to your rich backers, the other to your street-fighters. 1931. Hans Litten is one of the most celebrated lawyers in Berlin, famed for his brilliant mind and the rhetorical flair with which he defends those fighting back against the rapidly growing Nazi movement. So, when he calls Herr Hitler as star witness in the trial of a band of murderous SA men, the politician feels the full force of Litten's intellect, wit and courage. It arouses in Hitler a feeling he can't abide or forget. Two years later, on the night of the Reichstag fire, Litten is arrested. He is held without trial, beaten, tortured, and threatened as 'an enemy of human society'. As Litten disappears into the Nazi system, his indomitable mother, Irmgard, confronts his captors and, at enormous personal risk, fights to secure his release. This riveting drama by the writer of The Man Who Crossed Hitler explores Irmgard's struggle, her son's resistance, and the heroic battle of the weak against the powerful, truth against lies and mothers against murderers. Taken At Midnight received its world premiere on 26 September 2014 at the Minerva Theatre, Chichester. This edition features an introduction by the author.


Composing Ourselves

Composing Ourselves

Author: Dorothy Chansky

Publisher: SIU Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9780809326495

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When movies replaced theater in the early twentieth century, live drama was wide open to reform. A rebellion against commercialism, called the Little Theatre movement, promoted the notion that theatre is a valuable form of self-expression. Composing Ourselves argues that the movement was a national phenomenon that resulted in lasting ideas for serious theatre that are now ordinary parts of the American cultural landscape.


Ruthless!

Ruthless!

Author: Marvin Laird

Publisher: Samuel French, Inc.

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9780573695254

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Eight year old Tina Denmark knows she was born to play Pippi Longstocking and she will do anything to win the part in her school musical. Anything includes murdering the leading lady! This aggressively outrageous musical hit garnered rave reviews during its long Off Broadway run which opened with Brittany Spears in the title role.


The Good, The Bad and The Multiplex

The Good, The Bad and The Multiplex

Author: Mark Kermode

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2011-09-01

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 1409023494

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If blockbusters make money no matter how bad they are, then why not make a good one for a change? How can 3-D be the future of cinema when it's been giving audiences a headache for over a hundred years? Why pay to watch films in cinemas that don't have a projectionist but do have a fast-food stand? And, in a world where Sex and the City 2 was a hit, what are film critics even for? Outspoken, opinionated and hilariously funny, The Good, The Bad and The Multiplex is a must for anyone who has ever sat in an undermanned, overpriced cinema and wondered: 'How the hell did things get to be this terrible?'


The Antipodes

The Antipodes

Author: Annie Baker

Publisher:

Published: 2019-10-24

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 9781848428799

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A group of people sit around a table theorising, categorising and telling stories. Their real purpose is never quite clear, but they continue on, searching for the monstrous. Part satire, part sacred rite, Annie Baker's play The Antipodes asks what value stories have for a world in crisis. First seen at Signature Theatre, New York, in 2017, the play had its UK premiere at the National Theatre, London, in 2019. 'The most original and significant American dramatist since August Wilson' Mark Lawson, The Guardian


The Man in the Ceiling

The Man in the Ceiling

Author: Jules Feiffer

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 1995-06-08

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 0062059076

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He's bad at sports and not much better at school, but Jimmy sure can draw terrific cartoons. And his dream, like that of his Uncle Lester, who writes flop Broadway musicals'is to be recognized for what he loves doing most.


A Life in the Theatre

A Life in the Theatre

Author: David Mamet

Publisher: Grove Press

Published: 1978

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780802150677

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In a series of scenes we see two actors - a seasoned pofessional and a novice - backstage and onstage going through a cycle of roles and an entire wardrobe of costumes.


Hello Again

Hello Again

Author: Michael John LaChiusa

Publisher: Dramatists Play Service Inc

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13: 9780822214076

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THE STORY: Ten nameless characters pair up in ten different scenes of sexual pleasure and/or despair. One character from each scene moves on to the next, seemingly dumping his old partner in favor of new prey. The play begins in 1900 with a Prostit