A Laughing Matter
by April de Angelis

Name: A Laughing Matter
Brand: April de Angelis
SKU: 9780571217724
Rating: 3.43 (7 reviews)

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Highlights

Large Cast

Female

Male

British Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers enjoy the humor and engaging characters in this play. The strong central plot contributes to a vivid and entertaining experience. The background material adds valuable context, enhancing appreciation of the work.

Very funny and engagingStrong central plotWell-developed charactersNone noted

Synopsis

Set in the 16th century, around the life and times of Garrick, Goldsmith, Boswell, Johnson, Peg Woffington and a galaxy of others, de Angelis's new play is a rollicking round of argument, politics, sex and duels.

Produced by Out of Joint Theatre Company (directed by Max Stafford-Clark) the play will tour and play the Lyttelton stage at the National Theatre.

The production will run from 14 October 2002 to March 2003.

ThemesDramatists, English Dramatists, English--Drama Goldsmith, Oliver , 1730?-1774 PR6054.E1317 L38 2002 Theater--England--London--History--18th century--Drama Theater--History