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Michael Frayn
Matchbox Theatre
by Michael Frayn
Why we like it
""Matchbox Theatre" brings small-scale plays to life, perfect for intimate or unconventional spaces."
From: Scripts for Non-Traditional SpacesWhat readers are saying
Readers generally appreciate the short, witty plays in Matchbox Theatre, finding them amusing and ideal for both reading and informal performance. Many highlight the variety and humor, although a few note that not all pieces resonate equally. Overall, the collection is seen as engaging, particularly for creative interpretations and workshops.
Witty and amusing piecesGreat for informal performancesVariety in length and contentSome plays felt tiresomeUneven hit/miss ratio
Synopsis
Michael Frayn, author of the hilarious Skios and Noises Off, presents a sketch show in miniature: 30 short pieces, eavesdropping on – among others – cold callers, mathematicians, scene shifters, and Sir Geoffrye de Frosham and Lady Hilarye, lying on their medieval tomb.
Publication
PublisherFaber & Faber
Year2015
BindingPaperback
EditionMain
Pages296
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780571326068
ISBN-100571326064
LCCPR6056.R3
Matchbox Theatre is a British comedy play written by Michael Frayn and published by Faber & Faber (2015).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle.
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