Blithe Spirit (UK)
by Noël Coward
Highlights
Awards & Recognition
Winner! 2009 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revival
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the clever wit and humor of this classic play by Noel Coward. Many enjoy the lively characters and the amusing dynamics between the living and the ghostly in the story. Overall, it is viewed as a delightful audio experience, perfect for theater lovers and fun for reading groups. Some note a desire for deeper character exploration, while others find it an engaging, lighthearted read.
Synopsis
Written in 1941 this book remians the longest-running comedy in the history of the British theatre for three decades.
Press Reviews
"A highly efficient laugh machine... Can still keep an audience in a state of tickled contentment."
— Ben Brantley, The New York Times
"Rip-roaring... a scintillating comedy."
— John Simon, Bloomberg News
"A world-class comedy."
— TheaterMania
"Coward’s expertly crafted and effervescent dialogue, swimming in dry martinis."
— The Hollywood Reporter
Characters
| Character |
|---|
Ruth Charles’ current wife |
Charles Husband to Ruth and, before her passing, to Elvira |
Dr. Bradman |
Mrs. Bradman |
Madame Arcati A medium |
Elvira Charles’ late wife |
Edith A maid |
Videos
Blithe Spirit | Madame Arcati and Ruth | Stratford Festival 2013
Publication
Blithe Spirit (UK) is a British comedy play written by Noël Coward and published by Samuel French (1976).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle.
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Illustrated
Samuel French · 1976 · 160 pp
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Performance Rights
Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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