The Mirror and the Light: Rsc Stage Adaptation by Hilary Mantel Paperback Book

Description: The Mirror and the Light by Hilary Mantel, Ben Miles Hilary Mantel and Ben Miles exhilarating stage adaptation of The Mirror and the Light, one of 2021s must-see theatrical events, and the long awaited conclusion to the Oliver Award-winning Wolf Hall Trilogy. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Hilary Mantel and Ben Miles exhilarating stage adaptation of The Mirror and the Light, one of 2021s must-see theatrical events, and the long awaited conclusion to the Oliver Award-winning Wolf Hall Trilogy. England, May 1536. Anne Boleyns fate has been sealed by a hired French executioner. it now befalls Jane Seymour to deliver King Henry VIII the healthy heir he craves. Thomas Cromwell, the blacksmiths son from the gutters of Putney, has knocked down everyone in his path: established at the right hand of the king, he is now the second most powerful man in England. But what will you do, an astute witness asks, when the king turns on you, as sooner or later he turns on everyone close to him?Hilary Mantels twice Booker Prize-winning trilogy is the outstanding literary achievement of recent times. Following Oliver and Tony Award-winning productions of Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies, hailed as a landmark and must-see theatrical event on both sides of the Atlantic, Mantel and Ben Miles have adapted the trilogys exhilarating conclusion, The Mirror and the Light, for the stage. It opened in Londons West End in September 2021, directed by Jeremy Herring, co-produced by Playful Productions and the Royal Shakespeare Company, and with Miles returning to the role of Cromwell.This volume contains the text of the play and an introduction by Hilary Mantel on each of the principal characters – and their fates, offering a unique insight into her trilogy and an invaluable resource to any theatre companies wishing to stage the play. Author Biography Hilary Mantel is the author of fourteen books, including A Place Of Greater Safety, Beyond Black, the memoir Giving Up The Ghost, and the short-story collection The Assassination Of Margaret Thatcher. Her two most recent novels, Wolf Hall and its sequel Bring Up The Bodies, have both been awarded the Man Booker Prize - an unprecedented achievement. Review Praise for Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies on stage:A gripping piece of narrative theatre … history made manifest GuardianEnthralling … splendidly entertaining and at times deeply touching Daily TelegraphGripping yet darkly funny … a bold, unforgettable lesson in history and politics The TimesAn impressive feat, a compelling drama played out across the canvas of a nation soaked in rain and mud and blood … accessible and consistently engrossing Hollywood ReporterA fast-paced political thriller … fiendishly engaging Time Out New York Promotional The stage adaptation of the Booker Prize-winning and bestselling Wolf Hall trilogy Review Quote Praise for Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies: A gripping piece of narrative theatre ... history made manifest Guardian Enthralling ... splendidly entertaining and at times deeply touching Daily Telegraph Gripping yet darkly funny ... a bold, unforgettable lesson in history and politics The Times An impressive feat, a compelling drama played out across the canvas of a nation soaked in rain and mud and blood ... accessible and consistently engrossing Hollywood Reporter A fast-paced political thriller ... fiendishly engaging Time Out New York Feature * The Mirror and the Light was one of the most significant publishing events of 2020, selling over half a million copies across all formats since publication, and generating near universal critical praise. * The production, co-written with Ben Miles, will be one of the first significant premieres of the post pandemic era, opening at the Gielgud in late September 2021. * This edition includes an introduction by Hilary Mantel, analysing each of the major characters and their fates. This should be a real draw not only for theatre companies and directors, but for fans of the novels. Competition: The;Wolf Hall;Bring up the Bodies;Girl, woman, other;hamnet;klara and the sun;where the crawdad sings;shuggie bain;luster;cursed child;les miserables;jerusalem;streetcar named desire;blood brothers;. By;Hilary Mantel;Douglas Stuart;matt haig;maggie ofarrell;delia owens;fiona valpy;christy lefteri Details ISBN0008519501 Author Ben Miles Pages 176 Year 2021 ISBN-10 0008519501 ISBN-13 9780008519506 Publication Date 2021-10-28 UK Release Date 2021-10-28 Format Paperback Imprint Fourth Estate Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Subtitle Rsc Stage Adaptation Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Alternative 9780008519513 DEWEY 822.92 Audience General AU Release Date 2022-07-04 NZ Release Date 2022-07-04 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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