His Dark Materials
by Philip Pullman, Nicholas Wright

Name: His Dark Materials
Brand: Philip Pullman
SKU: 9781854598318
Rating: 4 (260 reviews)

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What readers are saying

Readers generally find the adaptation of 'His Dark Materials' to be a brilliant and faithful representation of Philip Pullman's epic trilogy. They appreciate the effort to bring the complex narrative to life, despite some noting that the adaptation struggles with pacing and depth. Overall, it is considered a worthwhile experience for fans of the books and theatre alike.

Brilliant and faithful adaptationExciting for fans of the novelsGreat for actors seeking monologuesPacing and character development issuesClunky writing in parts

Synopsis

“‘Unstageable’ was the first reaction of the National Theatre’s artistic director, Nicholas Hytner, to the idea of dramatizing His Dark Materials

But last night’s opening night has triumphantly proved him wrong.”—

The Sunday Times

Nicholas Wright has revisited his adaptation of Philip Pullman

’s best-selling fantasy trilogy, tightening and improving it, and this revised version is to be published alongside the reopening in the National Theatre’s 20042005 season.

Press Reviews

">Press Quotes'Nicholas Wright... has risen to the challenge with brilliance'Mail on Sunday'"
— Unstageable" was the first reaction of the National Theatre's