Dreams From A Summer House
by John Pattison, Alan Ayckbourn
What readers are saying
Readers find the play a unique blend of styles, reminiscent of Noel Coward with a whimsical Disney twist. While the plot carries a simple message about life not being a fairytale, it is appreciated for its engaging narrative that invites contemplation.
Synopsis
The reigning king of English comedy strikes off in a new direction with this gleeful fantasy.
A couple is preparing for an al fresco party while their hapless ex son in law is holed up in their summer house, drinking off his divorce while he completes illustrations for a new edition of Beauty and the Beast.
When he conjures Belle to life and she appears in the garden unable to understand English unless it is sung, her fantastical presence wreaks havoc with the all too real lives around her.3 women, 5 men
Press Reviews
"It is almost impossible not to be seduced by this fanciful flight of the imagination."
— Daily Telegraph
"A masterpiece in plot design with some marvelous characters."
— Stage & TV Today
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Dreams From A Summer House is a British play written by John Pattison and published by Samuel French in London (1997).
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Samuel French · 1997 · 94 pp
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Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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