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April de Angelis
Playhouse Creatures
by April de Angelis
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the unique perspective on early female actors in Restoration England. Many find it both hilarious and inspiring for academic work, although some feel historical context is needed for full appreciation. A few critiques mention awkward moments and didactic elements that detract from the overall experience.
Unique perspective on female actorsHilarious and inspiringGreat for drama coursesNeeds historical contextSome awkward moments
Synopsis
This-play-is-a-moving-funny-profound-scary-and-uplifting-tale-of-the-first-actresses-on-the-English-stage-in-the-1660s-It-is-both-humorous-and-tragic
Press Reviews
"With delicious absurd extracts from the heroic repertory and frantic dressing room scenes, the prevailing tone is comic but you are not allowed to forget the gutter waiting to reclaim these glittering figures."
— Independent on Sunday
"Flesh and blood heroines...move and inspire...a few more female role models stamped firmly on your heart."
— Time Out
"An immense talent and witty sensitive dialogue...Thoroughly entertaining."
— Tribune
Publication
PublisherSamuel French
Year1994
BindingPaperback
Pages98
PlaceLondon
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780573130076
ISBN-100573130078
LCCN95169707
LCCPR6054.E1317 P57 1994
DCC822/.914
Playhouse Creatures is a historical play written by April de Angelis and published by Samuel French in London (1994).
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Samuel French · 1994 · 98 pp
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Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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