Cyrano by Virginia Gay
A joyous, gender-flipped retelling of Edmond Rostand's classic play, first performed by Melbourne Theatre Company, and a hit at the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe before transferring to Park Theatre, London.'Is there a smarter, funnier, sexier or more romantic adult alternative to traditional holiday fare than this exceptionally knowing same-sex take on Edmond Rostand's tragicomedy now playing in London? I doubt it.. Gay's fleet script has a swoony yet muscular and consistently meta-theatrical wit... brilliant and poignant... a giddy and sensitive celebration of love; a feel-good romp full of deep pleasures that seem to reach beyond the space in which we experience them... What a treat'
* The Times *'Enormously uplifting and infectiously sweet. This is theatre at its most happy-making. A total treat'
* The Stage *'Dazzlingly clever… witty, knowing, satirical and heartfelt all at once'
* Financial Times *'A sizzling and hilarious twenty-first-century comedy… A damn near-perfect night out'
* Scotsman *'A mighty hoot… Told with buckets of goodwill'
* WhatsOnStage *'Sparkles with wit and intelligence… Brims with sensuality'
* Daily Mail *'Far more than a faithful adaptation... this Cyrano is both heartwarming and a challenge to heteronormacy... it pulls you into its vibrant and vivacious energy'
* Broadway World *'Sparky... delicious... powerfully erotic'
* Reviews Hub *'Big-hearted... full of warmth and joy... brings Rostand's play into the 21st century'
* London Theatre *'A glorious, sensual play... excruciatingly exciting... Cyrano wears its heart, mind, and soul upon its sleeve, and it's difficult not to find yourself enchanted by it'
* All That Dazzles *'Bold, unapologetic, and powerful, this Cyrano is a must-see for anyone seeking a fresh, thought-provoking take on a timeless story'
* A Youngish Perspective *Virginia Gay is an Australian actor, writer and director.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781839044069 |
| ISBN 10 | 1839044063 |
| Title | Cyrano |
| Author | Virginia Gay |
| Series | Nhb Modern Plays |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Nick Hern Books |
| Year published | 2024-12-19 |
| Number of pages | 104 |
| Prizes | Winner of Edinburgh Fringe First Award 2024 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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