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  The Haunting (NHB Modern Plays)

  Charles Dickens

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  A spine-chilling play by Hugh Janes, based on several original ghost stories by Charles Dickens.
  In an ancient, crumbling mansion, sheltering from the howling winds that tear across the surrounding desolate moorland, two men stumble across a dark and terrifying secret that will change both of their lives.
  When a young book dealer, David Filde, is employed by a former associate of his uncle to catalogue a private library, he finds an incredible array of rare and antiquated books. But as a series of strange and unexplained events conspires to keep Filde from his work, he realises that if he is to convince his sceptical employer that the mysterious phenomena he is experiencing are real, they must journey together to the very edge of terror, and beyond...
  The play offers rich material for amateur theatre companies or student groups who want to introduce their audiences to another side of Dickens' work - and have them jump out of their seats at the same time.
  'The Haunting revels in the old-fashioned power of simple theatrical tricks, and basks in the shrieks and gasps of an audience that is clearly part of the event'- Scotsman
  'Great pace and terrific suspense... guaranteed to raise goosebumps'- Maidenhead Advertiser
  'Gripping... and fascinating too'- British Theatre Guide

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  The Dragon and The Bomb - An...

  Andrew Wynn Owen

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  In an island kingdom, Don Armando dreams of a dragon-slaying adventure like heroes used to perform. And in a laboratory in a gleaming city, scientist Haplo Nous tinkers towards an atom bomb. Past, present and future collide in Andrew Wynn Owen's rip-roaring tale, full of rhythmical fireworks and joyous anachronism. This is a clash between chivalric heroics and modern scientific enquiry, and a shaggy-dog story taking in farmers, fisherpeople, flying machines and general derring-do.

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  Notes from a Small Island (NHB...

  Bill Bryson

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  'So, if you Americans already have cornflakes and Woolworths, what brings you to England?'
  It's 1973, and a young man from Des Moines, Iowa, has arrived on the ferry at Dover. He intends to conquer the whole of the island, like Caesar attempted before him.
  But Caesar didn't have to deal with counterpanes, kippers, Cadbury's Curly Wurlies, or Mrs Smegma the landlady's eccentric house rules. As Bill travels the length and breadth of Britain, through villages with names like Titsey and Little Dribbling, something strange starts to happen. Can it be true? Is he really starting to feel at home?
  Bill Bryson's smash-hit memoir Notes from a Small Island spent three years in The Sunday Times bestseller list, sold over two million copies, and was voted the book which best represents the UK.
  Tim Whitnall's hilarious stage adaptation was first produced at the Watermill Theatre, Newbury, in 2023. Written for an ensemble cast of seven (but suitable for a cast of dozens), it will appeal to amateur drama groups as a glorious celebration of one of the nation's most beloved books, and a brilliant dissection of the enduring quirks of our small island.
  'So, if you Americans already have cornflakes and Woolworths, what brings you to England?'
  'A comic pleasure… has a revue-like charm… abounds in nostalgia and warmth' - Telegraph
  'A thoroughly enjoyable piece of theatre… With more than 80 characters and incorporating almost as many cities, Tim Whitnall's adaptation [is] a hugely ambitious project… it manages to capture the spirit of the novel… This tour of Britain has been lovingly recreated… with a strong, diverse ensemble, gradually building up a picture of Britain over the decades… hilarious' - The Stage
  'A pilgrimage of delight… Delicious fun… wonderfully vivid cameos, to great comic effect and always affectionate rather than simply caricature' - WhatsOnStage
  
  'A whirlwind of adventure… lovingly evokes images of Britain in times gone by… ignites an unexpected surge of patriotism' - West End Best Friend

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  Victor and Victoria's Terrifying...

  Nathan Cuckow, Beth Graham

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  Inspired by the macabre stories and gothic artwork of Edward Gorey, Victor and Victoria’s Terrifying Tale of Terrible Things is a hilarious and horrifying exploration of fear and the question of whether or not to confront it. It’s the story of Victor and Victoria, fraternal twins, who one dark and stormy night discover a mysterious book and become immersed in a frightening tale about a sinister family secret that will change their lives forever.

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  Halfway to Silence - Poems

  May Sarton

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  A striking collection of short poems from acclaimed writer May SartonAfter decades of writing flowing lyric verse, May Sarton’s style turned to short bursts of poetry. Likening poetry to gardening, she writes, “Muse, pour strength into my pruning wrist / That I may cut the way toward open space.” These condensed poems are rife with exuberant impressions of nature and of love. Included are two of Sarton’s most acclaimed poems, “Old Lovers at the Ballet” and “Of the Muse.”

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  Comic and Curious Verse (Argo...

  A.E. Housman, Benjamin Franklin...

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  William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first time. 
  A collection of the funny, curious verse written during the 19th and 20th centuries, read by some of Britain's most renowned actors. 
  Humorous and whimsical verse are collated together in these timeless readings of poetry from our funniest writers. 
  Performed by Sir John Gielgud; Imogen Stubbs; Tim Pigott-Smith; Peter Orr; Wendy Hillier. 
  This collection includes poems from: 
  • A.E. Housman 
  • Benjamin Franklin King 
  • J.K. Stephen 
  • A.C. Swinburne 
  • Lewis Carroll 
  • Thomas Hardy 
  • W.S. Gilbert 
  • Edward Lear 
  • William McGonagall 
  • A.H. Clough 
  • Robert Barnabas Brough 
  • Thomas Grey 
  • Lord Byron 
  • Walter Raleigh 
  • Oliver Goldsmith 
  • George Canning 
  • John Dryden 
  • Samuel C. Boston 
  • H.C. Beeching 
  • C.S. Calverley 
  • William Walsh 
  • W.M. Thackeray 
  • George Coleman 
  • Hartley Coleridge 
  • Charles Cros 
  • George Du Maurier 
  • W.R. Mardale 
  • Matthew Prior 
  • Earl Of Rochester 
  • Thomas Love Peacock 
  • Thomas Hood 
  • Harry Graham 
  Comic and Curious Verse by A.E. Housman is a top-rated collection of the best classical verse from English, Scottish, Irish, and Welsh authors. This short anthology is a testament to the timeless appeal of ancient European literature.

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