Design for Living at The Old Vic

In September, Anthony Page will direct Noël Coward’s provocative and unconventional romantic comedy, Design For Living, for the first time on the London stage in over 15 years. Kevin Spacey, Artistic Director of The Old Vic said: "I am delighted to be opening our seventh season with this compelling and witty Coward classic. Though written nearly 80 years ago, it's a play which is wonderfully modern in its study of young love and ambition. Gilda, Otto and Leo are great roles for young actors, and we are thrilled to be welcoming to The Old Vic three of the most exciting British stage actors of their generation. We undertook extensive auditions to get the right actors with the right chemistry to bring these exuberant characters to life, and believe that in Lisa, Tom and Andrew we have found a fantastic trio. We can't wait to see the play come alive under the direction of our Associate Director, Anthony Page."
Playbill... Runs from 3 September - Press Night 15 September

Brief Encounter Returns to Broadway

The Roundabout Theatre Company in association with David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers and Cineworld will present the hugely successful Kneehigh Theatre's production of Noël Coward's Brief Encounter, adapted and directed by Emma Rice. Previews on Friday, September 10th, 2010 and open officially Tuesday, September 28th through December 5, 2010 at Studio 54 on Broadway (254 West 54th St)

See Rave Reviews from the previous US run...

Other Headlines

• Drama League Awards - Brief Encounter & Present Laughter nominated
• Read Al Senter's resumé of Noël Coward's life

Publishing, Audio and Video

• Interview with the author of The Essential Noël Coward Compendium, Barry Day on 'The Master'
• Star Quality: Aspects of Noël Coward
• Stephen Fry interviews Ronald Neame
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Thea Sharrock Revisits 'Blithe Spirit'

Alison Steadman will play Madame Arcati in a new production of Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit, directed by Thea Sharrock at the Bath Theatre Royal, which will transfer to the Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, from 2 March 2011.

Christine Ebersole Sings Noel Coward

Two-time Tony winner Christine Ebersole has just released an album of Noel Coward tunes, Christine Ebersole Sings Noel Coward, available now for purchase via her official website: weblink. Musical directed by Larry Yurman, tracks include Someday I'll Find You, Any Little Fish/It's Only You, You Were There, A Room with a View, Chase Me Charlie, Matelot/Come The Wild, Wild Weather I'll Follow My Secret Heart, World Weary, If Love Were All, Mad About the Boy, Never Again/Sail Away, The Dream Is Over, When My Ship Comes Home, and I'll See You Again.

Key Contacts for Permissions

Warner Chappell for music.
Methuen Drama for publishing.
Alan Brodie Representation for UK and First Class professional productions.
Robert A. Freedman Agency (Marta Praeger) US.
Samuel French UK and Samuel French inc. US for acting play editions and amateur productions.

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