In Search Of Ruritania The life and times of Ivor Novello AVAILABLE AT BOOKSTORES AND ONLINE This is not a sentimental journey - more a fascinating insight into the life, work and world of the late Ivor Novello |
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| The Post Card "Heartwrenching...unsinkable!" The Independent |
| "This is old Ireland, Milkwood style..." Derby Telegraph |
| Images, reviews and cast details from productions of the stage plays listed. Please click on the Plays link in the navigation bar to access these areas. |
| Nora Connelly as Bridie in the London production of The Post Card |
| Lee Wolstenholme as Ted in the Buxton production of Forever Nineteen |
| Tim Bohannon as Patrick and Julia Stubbs as Mary in the Manchester production of The Post Card |
| NOVELLO GALLERY Selection of Novello's personal photographs from Glamorous Night (1935) now permanently displayed in the West End's new Novello Theatre - These photographs are also featured in the book In Search Of Ruritania |
Mary Ellis as Militza and Ivor Novello as Anthony in Glamorous Night (1935) Theatre Royal, Drury Lane |
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| Kristin Scott Thomas, Jeremy Northam, Alan Bates, Bob Balaban, Kelly MacDonald and Dame Maggie Smith in Gosford Park |
| "High Class - students so at ease with timeless tunes... " (Robin Duke) Link to musical productions... Into The Woods, History of the Musicals, The Boy Friend, Fosse... |
| Great research resource for plays and playwrights and much more.... |
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| Anything But Merry! The life and times of Lily Elsie AVAILABLE AT BOOKSTORES & ONLINE A new book by David Slattery-Christy exploring the life and times of the Edwardian actress Lily Elsie, the star of Lehar's original West End production of The Merry Widow in 1907. |
| "[A] biography which is the result of extensive research... I found this an intriguing reappraisal of a former theatre idol whom I had tended to dismiss..." Tom Howard - Rogues & Vagabonds |
| "An absorbing and thoroughly engaging read, and a must-own for fans of Altman's film looking to learn more about Novello and his work... Excellent look at both the man and the legend of Ivor Novello, with special insights into the filming of the late Robert Altman's brilliant film "Gosford Park" straight from the film's Ivor Novello consultant." Tara O'Shea - Chicago |
| "This new biography delves much deeper into Novello’s life than its predecessors. While this may have alienated those who prefer to remember Novello as fragrantly as his famous lilacs, I found it to be well-researched and thought-provoking. Novello’s output is analysed in the cold light of a new century, and within a theatrical context which is markedly different to the one in which his shows were first produced... There are interesting accounts of interviews with Olive Gilbert’s nieces, Mary Ellis, Gordon Duttson (one of Novello’s partners who appeared in some of his shows) and Nicholas Hassall. The writer often uses a compelling style - the description of his first visit to Redroofs is akin to something out of ‘Rebecca’, and the tension is also built up during his work in the archives of Drury Lane... What will disturb some Novello fans are the sections which deal with his sexuality. I found this information an essential part in building up a rounded picture of Novello as a human being... This revealing biography is a useful and well- researched addition to other books on Ivor Novello: one which is not afraid to cover all areas of his life." David Wheeler - The Gaiety Magazine |
| Discover the extraordinary life of one of Edwardian England’s most celebrated and revered musical comedy stars, Lily Elsie. From her childhood days in the music halls of Salford and her rise to fame as the child singing star “Little Elsie” (hailed by press and public as “the infant Patti”, after the world famous opera star Adelina Patti) to her arrival in London as a young woman with an almost reluctant desire to conquer the West End stage, her ever-present mother urging her to make the most of every opportunity... |
| Now in their twentieth year of performing at Buxton Opera House, Present Company is delighted to present this recent revision of Glamorous Night |
| Ivor & Noel In Concert 25th August @ 7.30pm Buxton Opera House |
| Selected links for research information |
| Glamorous Night Book & Music: Ivor Novello Lyrics by : Christopher Hassall Revised version by: David Slattery-Christy By arrangement with Samuel French Ltd Thurs 28th to Sat 30th August @ 7.30 - Matinee @ 2.30 on Saturday 30th |
| Ivor Novello & Mary Ellis in the original 1935 production of Glamorous Night. Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. |
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