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Classic plays and ghost stories, as performed by the residents of Ambridge and friends - plus bonus drama Dead Girls Tell No Tales. Borsetshire's queen of amateur theatricals, Lynda Snell, never misses the chance to put on a Christmas show. Her productions are always a big hit with Ambridge audiences - and now, Archers fans can enjoy these top-notch performances alongside them (as well as eavesdropping on the shenanigans backstage). 

Enter the glittering world of The Vortex by Noel Coward and discover why this play is a classic of English theater! Follow the story of Florence Lancaster, a young woman caught in the midst of a society of decadence and excess, as she navigates the complexities of love, marriage, and self-discovery. With its sharp wit, memorable characters, and themes of morality and self-indulgence, The Vortex is a must-listen for anyone interested in classic theater or the works of Noel Coward. So why wait? Start listening to The Vortex today and be entertained and enlightened by Coward's writing.https://...

Three terminally stylish friends, who share rivalrous affections, attempt to uncoil their twisted love triangle in this sexy and scandalous gem. Written in 1932, the play was deemed extremely daring, and even by today's standards is considered controversial. In its frank and funny take on sex, love, and commitment, Design for Living proves to be one of Coward's greatest successes.

In Vortex, Noel Coward delves into the shadowy corners of the roaring twenties with this early play that captivates and unsettles. The story revolves around an aging beauty who engages in affairs with younger men to maintain her sense of relevance, while her son—originally portrayed by Coward himself—returns from Paris, grappling with a burgeoning cocaine addiction. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the socialite elite, this work is infused with Cowards signature wit and charm. However, it also serves as a poignant exploration of individuals who struggle with self-deception and the quest...

This Happy Breed opens in 1919, when the Gibbons family have just moved to their smart new home in the suburbs of South London. Against a background of social change and national upheaval spanning twenty years, the family celebrate their own triumphs and deal with their personal traumas...

Laura Jesson is a happily married woman until a chance encounter in a train station café draws her to Dr Alec Harvey. Literally bumping into each other brings temptation, danger and guilt into their lives, and a doomed love affair ensues... A classic love story, 'Brief Encounter' was...

The Noël Coward Foundation burrows through theatre history via the plays of one of the UK's most prolific writers.

In interviews ranging from 1960 to 1972, Noël Coward talks about being a legend; whether he is a cynical writer; his early days in acting and about his early reputation for upsetting fellow actors on stage. He also discusses acting with Laurence Olivier; his affection for the Navy; his...

Renowned for his wit, style and sophistication, Noël Coward was one of the greatest playwrights of the 20th century. His plays, set in the glittering world of high society in which he lived, are much admired and have remained in the popular theatre repertoire to this day. This collection brings together the very best radio adaptation

Throughout his life, Noel Coward the master songwriter, 'derived a considerable amount of private pleasure from writing verse.' Much of it is gathered in this first ever CD collection. From moving war-time encounters to satirical barbs at familiar Coward targets and personal reminiscences, this...