Noises Off

(Author) Michael Frayn
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“As finely worked as a Swiss watch and as funny as the human condition permits..the zigzag brilliance of the text as the clunky lines of the farce-within-a-farce rub against the sharp dialogue of reality” Guardian A play-within-a-play following a touring theatre company who are rehearsing and performing a comedy called Nothing On, results in a riotous double-bill of comedic craft and dramatic skill. Hurtling along at breakneck speed it shows the backstage antics as they stumble through the dress-rehearsal at Weston-super-Mare, then on to a disastrous matinee at Ashton-under-Lyne, followed by a total meltdown in Stockton-on-Tees. Michael Frayn's irresistible, multi-award-winning backstage farce has been enjoyed by millions of people worldwide since it premiered in 1982 and has been hailed as one of the greatest British comedies ever written. Winner of both Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best Comedy. This edition features a new introduction by Michael Blakemore.

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Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format:
Paperback
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781350184855
Publish year:
2021
Publish date:
Feb. 11, 2021

Michael Frayn

Michael Frayn, a British playwright and novelist, is best known for his play "Noises Off," a farcical comedy about a dysfunctional theatre production. His writing style is characterized by sharp wit, clever wordplay, and intricate plots. Frayn's contributions to literature include exploring the complexities of human relationships and the absurdity of everyday life.

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