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Swallows and Amazons
Arthur Ransome
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Description for Swallows and Amazons
Paperback. A new play by Helen Edmundson, with songs by Neil Hannon, based on Arthur Ransome's much-loved children's classic. Now a major new musical in London's West End. Num Pages: 116 pages. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 134 x 10. Weight in Grams: 145.
Arthur Ransome's famous and much-loved children's classic is brought thrillingly to life in Helen Edmundson's wonderfully theatrical adaptation, with 'delightfully catchy and often witty' (Telegraph) songs by Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy
When John, Susan, Titty and Roger are granted their wish to set sail on their beloved boat Swallow, they know it will be the summer holiday of a lifetime. But their adventure truly begins when they encounter Nancy and Peggy, the self-proclaimed Amazon Pirates, and the dastardly Captain Flint.
This adaptation was first performed at the Bristol Old Vic in 2010. It had its West ... Read more
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Publisher
Nick Hern Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
116
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
120
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848422377
SKU
V9781848422377
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99-1
About Arthur Ransome
Helen Edmundson is a multi-award-winning writer who is well known for her adaptations for Shared Experience and the National Theatre, as well as her original plays. Neil Hannon is a singer and songwriter, the creator of pop group The Divine Comedy.
Reviews for Swallows and Amazons
'Warm hearted, affectionate and fun'
Daily Telegraph
'Perfect – a brilliant feat of nerve and humour'
Daily Mail
'Full of wild adventure'
Guardian
'Infectious... Helen Edmundson provides a sprightly script'
Financial Times
Daily Telegraph
'Perfect – a brilliant feat of nerve and humour'
Daily Mail
'Full of wild adventure'
Guardian
'Infectious... Helen Edmundson provides a sprightly script'
Financial Times