Shelley, Alan
Not So Private Lives
- ISBN 13:
- 9781438984155
- author:
- Shelley, Alan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Authorhouse
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 164
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Biography, General, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Not So Private Lives by Alan Shelley is a humorous novel that follows the 25th Anniversary production of Noël Coward's Private Lives. The story is told through the eyes of May Twining, a young woman with a passion for theatre who struggles with stage fright. As she recounts the events leading up to and including the performance, May reveals the strengths and weaknesses of her fellow cast members, including the society's director, stars, and other characters. The novel offers a behind-the-scenes look at the amateur dramatics scene, with all its quirks and challenges. Alan Shelley's witty writing brings to life the personalities and relationships within the Great Selsdon Amateur Dramatic Society, making for an entertaining read. The book also pays tribute to the genius of Noël Coward. With its lighthearted tone and engaging narrative, Not So Private Lives is a charming novel that will appeal to fans of comedy and theatre.