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Focusing on the theatrical contributions of P. G. Wodehouse, this comprehensive volume gathers all of his song lyrics, showcasing his transformative impact on Broadway musicals. It offers intriguing insights into his writing process and features a rich collection of illustrations and period photographs, making it a delightful resource for fans of Wodehouse and musical theatre alike.
The story of the twenty-five years it has taken Sam Wannamaker to rebuild the Globe Theatre on its original site.
An account of American actor/director Sam Wannamaker's 25-year ambition to rebuild Shakespeare's Globe Theatre near to its original site by the Thames.
London 1899 and a matter of grave national importance. American impresario, Florenz Adler, has rebuilt Shakespeare's Globe playhouse. The grand opening is totake place in the prsence of Her Majesty Queen Victoria. Amidst the excitement, the actors receive sinister warnings in the form of cryptic quotations from Shakespeare's plays and a drawing of a rose. A hoax? A literary joke? But not for long - the joke turns sour as the murders begin, each an exact copy of a death in a Shakespeare play. Even the Queen receives a warning, and so Sherlock Holmes is called in to fathom out the plot - assisted, of course, by Dr. Watson.
The collection features a curated selection of Parker's diverse works, including stories, poems, articles, and more, showcasing her reflections on urban life, the theater, gender dynamics, and the theme of mortality through indulgence. Editor Barry Day has skillfully organized these pieces to illuminate the complexities of Parker's life and her literary preoccupations.
Originally published: Mysterious Press/Open Road IUntegrated Media, 2016.
"At Oxford they jokingly called themselves The Seven Sinners. Now, thirty years later, they are being murdered--each in the manner of his particular 'sin'. Holmes and Watson--with the aid of their new friend, Professor Challenger--must race against time and the killer...before Holmes' brother, Mycroft, becomes one of the victims"--
Focusing on Noël Coward's cinematic contributions, Barry Day meticulously catalogs every film inspired by his works or featuring him. This comprehensive account includes an impressive array of film credits, sometimes highlighting his role as a composer. Enhanced by Coward's own quotes and a complete filmography, the book serves as a thorough homage to his enduring impact on cinema, showcasing a legacy that few can rival.
A killer hunts the members of an old Oxford club-and Sherlock Holmes's brother is the next target