Jongh, Nicholas De
Plague Over England
- ISBN 13:
- 9780573113390
- author:
- Jongh, Nicholas De
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Samuel French
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 0.7 centimeters (0.1
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Drama, European,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Sir John Gielgud's career was on the brink of collapse in 1953 when he was arrested for persistently importuning male persons for immoral purposes. The incident sparked intense criticism from the public and press, threatening to end his illustrious theatrical career. However, just a few weeks later, something remarkable happened. When Gielgud opened in London in a new play, two women and 13 men took their seats, defying the homophobic attitudes of the time. This extraordinary event marked a turning point in British theatre history. This play tells the story behind Sir John Gielgud's infamous arrest and its aftermath, shedding light on a pivotal moment in his life and career.
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