A Tale of Two Cities

von Charles Dickens

96 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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A thrilling, fast-paced adaptation of the classic novel, considered by Dickens 'the best story I have ever written'.An epic story of love, sacrifice and redemption, interweaving one family's intensely personal drama with the terror and chaos of the French Revolution. This version of A Tale of Two Cities premiered at Royal & Derngate, Northampton, in February 2014, featuring a large community ensemble alongside the main cast. Mike Poulton's adaptation is ideal for any amateur theatre companies, schools or youth theatres looking to stage a bold and dramatic version of Dickens' classic."Gripping... has a cinematic quality... there isn't a dull moment." - Telegraph"Mike Poulton's adaptation is brilliant... ensures no-one unacquainted with the novel will be baffled." - Observer"Best of times, worst of times: Mike Poulton takes them both at a gallop in an adaptation that... builds up the terminal velocity of a political thriller." - Guardian"An atmospheric, appealing adaptation of a novel that remains relevant to our times." - The StageCharles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic who is generally regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian period.Mike Poulton is a playwright and translator. His work has been staged at the Donmar Warehouse, Old Vic, Almeida Theatre and for the RSC, amongst others.

• Reihe: Nick Hern Books
• ISBN: 9781848423855
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 02.09.2014
• Größe: 196 x 127 mm
• Verlag: Theatre Communications Group