Binkie Beaumont by Richard Huggett

Binkie Beaumont by Richard Huggett

This book examines the life of the little-known but highly successful man whose productions dominated London theatre for over 30 years. Following 10 years of research, the author has uncovered the background and career of this elusive man of mystery, beginning with his origins in Cardiff. Binkie Beaumont was rarely photographed and avoided publicity, yet his company at one time had no less than 14 productions running simultaneously in London. He kept actors such as John Gielgud, Ralph Richardson and Vivien Leigh and designers including Cecil Beaton and Rex Whistler regularly in work. Authors such as Noel Coward, Terrence Rattigan and Peter Schaffer sent him their latest plays. Yet at the time of his death "The Times" admitted that they did not even know the man's real name. Richard Huggett is better known as an actor and playwright, but has written several book including "The Truth about Pygmalion" and "The Curse of Macbeth".

Huggett, Richard: - Richard Huggett is a retired university lecturer and huge fan of science fact, fantasy, and fiction. He lives in Cheshire and spends most of his time writing. And directing amateur musicals and concerts. And drinking coffee. He has written about twenty academic books. The Multiversal Chronicles is his first venture into fiction, going boldly where he has never gone before.

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ISBN 13	9780340412695
ISBN 10	0340412690
Title	Binkie Beaumont
Author	Richard Huggett
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Year published	1989-03-01
Number of pages	480
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