Lighthearted Intercourse by Bill Naughton
Just a year into marriage and with a young baby to care for, Joe is one of three million unemployed looking for work every day - when he'd much rather be spending time with his young wife, Madge. Both have secrets from their past that they are reluctant to share with each other, until an unexpected visitor appears who seems to know exactly what the future holds. LIGHTHEARTED INTERCOURSE is a tender, funny and intimate portrayal of a young couple living in 1920s Bolton, adjusting to married life and discussing their fears, anxieties and conflicting needs. It was unearthed from Bill Naughton's personal archive and reworked by David Thacker at the Octagon Theatre, Bolton, where it received its world premiere in October 2012. A first-rate play, full of rare interest and moments of sublime comedy and exquisite sadness - almost in equal measure. - The Stage. First performed at the Octagon Theatre, Bolton,on 4th October 2012Bill Naughton (1910-1992) was a British playwright and author best known for his plays 'Spring and Port Wine' and 'Alfie', the latter which he adapted for screen in the iconic 1966 film starring Michael Caine.
Born in Ireland, he grew up in Lancashire and his writing contains vivid evocations of the impoverished mining communities of the North of England, bound together by ties of family, kith and kin.
Bill Naughton won the Screenwriters award 1967 and 1968 and the Prix Italia for Radio Play '1974' before settling in the Isle of Man where he wrote several children's books based on his childhood memories.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780573112317 |
| ISBN 10 | 0573112312 |
| Title | Lighthearted Intercourse |
| Author | Bill Naughton |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Samuel French Ltd |
| Year published | 2013-07-27 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
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