{"title":"Ben Weatherill","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBen Weatherill\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling narratives that delve into the rich tapestry of Arts \u0026amp; Culture. His work often explores unique characters and intriguing stories, inviting readers to experience creative lives through vivid storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles like \u003cem\u003eFrank and Percy\u003c\/em\u003e, Weatherill presents memorable portraits that illuminate the nuances of artistic expression and cultural moments. His writing offers thoughtful insights wrapped in engaging prose, appealing to those fascinated by the intersection of art and human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"frank-and-percy-by-ben-weatherill-9781350438798","title":"Frank and Percy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePeople cross our paths for a reason. That, no doubt, reads like a horrible cliché but I never claimed to be a good writer, only an honest one. I believe the reason I met you was to become comfortable in my own skin.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEver seen a couple of old boys on a park bench and wondered what they are chatting about? In his new play, Ben Weatherill lets us overhear Frank and Percy as they discuss the weather, then their dogs, and then each other and so much more. Will the widowed schoolteacher and the elder statesman dare to risk changing their lives or let sleeping dogs lie?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrank and Percy\u003c\/em\u003e is a poignant and witty take on the unexpected relationship that blossoms between two men.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOld friends, three-time Olivier Award winner Roger Allam, and one of our greatest stage and screen actors, Ian McKellen, re-unite for this witty, moving two-hander.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition was published to coincide with the world premiere at Theatre Royal Windsor, in June 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596435603692,"sku":"9781350438798","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/db81a53183c688a212ad2491b0feb179.jpg?v=1777929213"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ben-weatherill.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}