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Description for Poppy + George
Paperback. A romantic drama with music inspired by the days of music hall and beyond, from the author of the modern classic Kindertransport. First performed at the Watford Palace Theatre in February 2016. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 31. Weight in Grams: 150.
A romantic drama with music inspired by the days of music hall and beyond, from the author of the modern classic Kindertransport.
It is 1919. The Great War is over and Poppy Wright arrives in London from the north of England to make her mark in the world. Deep in the heart of the East End she finds work in Smith's tailor and costumiers workshop, where she meets dashing chauffeur George, and falls in love.
This is a time of change and opportunity, emerging from the losses of war, when all are questioning who they are and what ... Read more
Poppy + George is a beguiling romance that draws on a world of female impersonators, popular song and double entendre. It was first performed at the Watford Palace Theatre in February 2016.
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Publisher
Nick Hern Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
80
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848425453
SKU
V9781848425453
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-5
About Diane Samuels
Diane Samuels is a playwright whose work has been widely produced. Her play Kindertransport won the Verity Bargate and Meyer-Whitworth Awards, and was first produced by the Soho Theatre Company in 1993. Subsequently it has been translated into many languages, performed in the West End, Off-Broadway and all over the world, and revived numerous times. Other plays ... Read more
Reviews for Poppy + George
'A winningly big-hearted new play that explores gender and identity at a time of huge change... funny but deeply moving'
The Stage
'Fascinating... Erotic tension combines with social argument... the climactic scenes have real power... moments of gorgeous sensuality'
Guardian
The Stage
'Fascinating... Erotic tension combines with social argument... the climactic scenes have real power... moments of gorgeous sensuality'
Guardian