Brief Encounter
by Noël Coward, Emma Rice

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Synopsis

Remembered as one of the most haunting love stories, Noel Coward's Brief Encounter is adapted for the stage by Emma Rice in the year marking the 40th anniversary of Coward's death.

Press Reviews

"A first-class return to romance."

— Charles Spencer, Telegraph

"Ms. Rice and her wonderful company have made it possible to embrace Brief Encounteronce more with feeling."

— Ben Brantley, The New York Times

"A witty and sympathetic homage to Coward’s unforgettable portrayal of English reserve and romance."

— Charles Spencer, Daily Telegraph

Characters

Character
Alec Harvey
Usher/Fred Jesson/Albert Godby/Stephen Lynn
Usher/Beryl/Waitress/Hermione/Dolly Messiter
Usher/Myrtle/Margaret/Mary
Usher/Stanley/Johnnie
Usher/Bobbie/Bill
Laura Jesson

Publication

Publisher Methuen
Year 2013
Binding Paperback
Pages 72
Language English
ISBN-13 9781472505538
ISBN-10 1472505530
eISBN-13 9781472510730
LCC PR6118.I34

Brief Encounter is a British adaptation play written by Noël Coward and published by Methuen (2013).

Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle (eISBN 9781472510730).

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