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Dandy Dick
Sir Arthur Wing Pinero
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Description for Dandy Dick
Paperback. Adaptation of a classic British farce written in 1887 by Arthur Wing Pinero, an actor and important British dramatist and stage director. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 131 x 6. Weight in Grams: 132.
Dandy Dick tells the hilarious story of the Very Reverend Augustin Jedd, a pillar of Victorian respectability, who preaches regularly against the evils of the Turf. But a visit from his tearaway sister, herself a habitual gambler, leads him to risk all at the races, much against his better judgement. Mayhem ensues, with romantic intrigue, mistaken identity and a runaway horse...
Dandy Dick tells the hilarious story of the Very Reverend Augustin Jedd, a pillar of Victorian respectability, who preaches regularly against the evils of the Turf. But a visit from his tearaway sister, herself a habitual gambler, leads him to risk all at the races, much against his better judgement. Mayhem ensues, with romantic intrigue, mistaken identity and a runaway horse...
Product Details
Publisher
Oberon Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849434232
SKU
V9781849434232
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Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-5
About Sir Arthur Wing Pinero
Christopher Luscombe began his career as an actor. He spent seven years with the Royal Shakespeare Company, and went on to appear in the West End and at the National Theatre. He recently made a brief return to acting as Mrs Thatcher's voice coach in The Iron Lady with Meryl Streep. Directing credits include: The Shakespeare Revue (Vaudeville), Star Quality ... Read more
Reviews for Dandy Dick
A basic old recipe lovingly served up with the best possible ingredients which magically transforms itself into theatrical haute cuisine' - Sunday Telegraph ' An evening of considerable charm' - Daily Telegraph 'The play gleams and sparkles anew, all cobwebs dispelled.' - What's On Stage