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Christopher Luscombe

CHRISTOPHER LUSCOMBE

  
Nationality:    British
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Literary Agent:    Alan Brodie Representation Ltd  

Christopher Luscombe was educated at King's College School, Wimbledon, and won a scholarship to Pembroke College, Cambridge, where he read English. He began his career as an actor  in rep, at the National Theatre and in the West end. He spent seven years with the Royal Shakespeare Company, playing a wide variety of roles. His writing/adaptation credits include HALF TIMe (Donmar), the SHAKeSPeARe ReVUe (with Malcolm McKee, RSC), MASTeRPIeCeS (a Coward revue also with Malcolm McKee) and STAR QUALITY (Bill Kenwright) adapted from Noel Coward's short story and play. For radio: the COCKTAIL HOUR and LONeLY HeARTS (with Malcolm McKee) Chris has recently taken up the mantle of artistic director of the newly-formed Theatre Royal Brighton Company and his adaptation of Pinero's DAndy DICK recently enjoyed its premiere there plus a tour of the UK.Chris has written a new book for the LIKeS OF US, the musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice which will be produced by Bill Kenwright.

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below is a list of Christopher Luscombe's plays - click on a Play Title for more information

         Alma Mater         Dandy Dick         Green Bay Tree, The         Half Time         Hungry Ghosts         Mansfield Park         Masterpieces         Shakespeare Revue the         Star Quality

Alma Mater

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Notes:
written by Christopher Luscombe And Hugh Bonneville

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In aid of Theatrecares, the Theatre arm of CrUSAid

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Genre:
solo show

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Male:  1            Female:  -            Other:  -

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Dandy Dick

Dandy Dick
Written in Brighton in 1887, Dandy Dick is tells the hilarious story of the Very Reverend augustin Jedd, a pillar of Victorian respectability, who preaches regularly against the evils of horse racing and gambling. However, a visit from his tearaway sister, Georgiana, leads him to risk all at the races, much against his better judgement. Mayhem ensues, with romantic intrigue, mistaken identity and a runaway horse. a glorious British comedy, Dandy Dick is a rarely seen treasure that so richly deserves to be revived again, for the first time in almost fifteen years.

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Original Playwright - Arthur W Pinero

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1st Published:
Oberon Books (2012) >>>    978-1849434232

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Genre:
adaptation

Parts:
Male:  7            Female:  4            Other:  -

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Green Bay Tree, The

Synopsis:
I hope I shan't meet you one day in Piccadilly with a painted face, just because you must have linen sheets A beautiful young man is forced to choose between the love of his fiancee and the lifestyle of his male mentor. This is the infamous comedy of manipulation that, in 1934, made a leading Broadway star of Laurence Olivier, opposite his then-wife Jill Esmond. This major revival - the first since the 1950s - is directed by internationally acclaimed Olivier Award nominee Tim Luscombe.

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edited from the original play by Mordaunt Sairp

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1st Published:
Oberon Books, london   978-1783191925

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Genre:
edited adaptation

Parts:
Male:  4            Female:  1            Other:  -

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Half Time

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Genre:
Solo Play/Drama

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
http://www.Theatrerecord.org/, Theatre Record Vol XIV (1994) Page 0140

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Hungry Ghosts

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Genre:
Play/Drama

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
http://www.Theatrerecord.org/, Theatre Record Vol XXX (2010) Page 1290

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Mansfield Park

Synopsis:
Mansfield Par kis an elegant and spellbinding re-telling of Jane Austen's captivating novel. Unceremoniously uprooted from her humble family home, intelligent young Fanny Price is dropped into the bustling, aristocratic household of her uncle, Sir Thomas Bertram, where she finds herself buffeted from one crisis to the next. Yet throughout this turmoil one thing remains a constant  her love for the generous, worthy and steadfast edmund Bertram. But will this love be her salvation? Or will she be forced to marry the charismatic Henry Crawford for connections and wealth alone?

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from the novel by Jane Austen

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Genre:
adaptation

Parts:
Male:  4            Female:  4            Other:  with doubling

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Masterpieces

Synopsis:
Take two grand pianos, a company of ten delightfully accomplished performers and mix well with a Touch of Class and some Star Quality. Sprinkle liberally with some sparkling lyrics, a few enchanting songs and some sophisticated witty dialogue and you have a delightfully comic cocktail, sure to entertain and surprise. a joyous celebration in words and music of Noel Coward's hallmark and wit and humour, Masterpieces is full of style and elegance. With a refreshing look at some well known and newly discovered Coward, classic songs include Mrs Worthington and Mad Dogs and englishmen, scenes from shows such as Private Lives, Present Laughter, Star Quality and many more.

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written by Christopher Luscombe And Malcolm McKee

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Genre:
revue

Parts:
Male:  5            Female:  4            Other:  -

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Shakespeare Revue the

Shakespeare Revue the
an enchanting collection of witty music and skits about the Bard. Devised for and first performed at the RSC, this show has been a hit with audiences all over the world, and includes songs and sketches by Noel Coward, Stephen Sondheim, Fry and Laurie, Victoria Wood and many more.

Notes:
written by Christopher Luscombe And Malcolm McKee

1st Produced:
Swindon: Wyvern Theatre     10 Nov 1999

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1st Published:
Nick Hern Books, London, 1994   -

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Genre:
Revue Show

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  2            Other:  -

Further Reference:
http://www.Theatrerecord.org/, Theatre Record Vol XV (1995) Page 1566; http://www.Theatrerecord.org/, Theatre Record Vol XXI (2001) Page 0472

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Star Quality

Synopsis:
In his wickedly funny final play Noel Coward takes us behind the scenes of a new West end production. Conjuring up a wonderfully authentic backstage world of talent and treachery. Coward creates a gallery of unforgettable characters; temperamental leading lady, ruthless director, jaded old troupers and, caught somewhere between them all, innocent young playwright. From tentative first rehearsal to triumphant opening night, the clash of egos becomes increasingly and hilariously bloody. But what emerges from the mayhem is a startling evocation of that most elusive gift of all - star quality

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author Noel Coward Adapted by Christopher Luscombe

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Genre:
Comedy/Drama Comedy. - - Gay, theme/character full length

Parts:
Male:  5            Female:  3            Other:  2m & 2f non speaking

Further Reference:
http://www.Theatrerecord.org/, Theatre Record Vol XXXI (2011) Page 1273

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