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Noises Off
Michael Frayn
Noises Off
by Michael Frayn
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Readers overwhelmingly find 'Noises Off' to be a hilarious and brilliantly crafted farce that excels as both a read and a live performance. Many appreciate the intricacy of the play-within-a-play structure and the humor that stems from the chaos of the theatre world. While some feel the experience is enhanced on stage, the comedy still shines in written form.
Incredibly funny and chaotic Brilliant play-within-a-play concept Great characters and timing A farce at its best Better experienced live than read
Synopsis
Called the funniest farce ever written, Noises Off presents a manic menagerie as a cast of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing's On.
Doors slamming, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play.
"The play opens with a touring company dress-rehearsing Nothing On, a conventional farce.
Mixing mockery and homage, Frayn heaps into this play-within-a-play a hilarious melée of stock characters and situations.
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Publisher Samuel French
Year 1982
Binding Paperback
Edition First
Pages 192
Place London
Language English
ISBN-13 9780573113123
ISBN-10 0573113122
DCC 822/.914
Noises Off is a British comedy play written by Michael Frayn and published by Samuel French in London (1982).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle .
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