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A Tale of Two Cities (stage version) (NHB Modern Plays) - cover

A Tale of Two Cities (stage version) (NHB Modern Plays)

Charkes Dickens

Publisher: Nick Hern Books

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Summary

A bold new adaptation of Dickens' classic novel.
An epic story of love, sacrifice and redemption amidst horrific violence and world changing events, 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 the Royal and Derngate, Northampton in March 2014.
'relentless' builds up the terminal velocity of a political thriller' Guardian
'gripping' has a cinematic quality' there isn't a dull moment' Telegraph
'an atmospheric, appealing adaptation of a novel that remains relevant to our times' The Stage
Available since: 04/03/2014.
Print length: 96 pages.

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