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Swallows and Amazons

Arthur Ransome author Helen Edmundson editor Neil Hannon editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Nick Hern Books

Published:15th Dec '11

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Arthur Ransome's famous and much-loved children's classic is brought thrillingly to life in Helen Edmundson's wonderfully theatrical adaptation, with 'delightfully catchy and often witty' (Telegraph) songs by Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy

When John, Susan, Titty and Roger are granted their wish to set sail on their beloved boat Swallow, they know it will be the summer holiday of a lifetime. But their adventure truly begins when they encounter Nancy and Peggy, the self-proclaimed Amazon Pirates, and the dastardly Captain Flint.

This adaptation was first performed at the Bristol Old Vic in 2010. It had its West End premiere in 2011.

'Warm hearted, affectionate and fun'

* Daily Telegraph *

'Perfect – a brilliant feat of nerve and humour'

* Daily Mail *

'Full of wild adventure'

* Guardian *

'Infectious... Helen Edmundson provides a sprightly script'

* Financial Tim

ISBN: 9781848422377

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 128mm

Weight: 137g

120 pages

stage version