{"title":"Chris Adams","description":"\u003cp\u003eChris Adams crafts compelling narratives that delve into the depths of human experience, often exploring the intricate interplay between identity and culture. With a keen eye for detail, Adams weaves stories that challenge perceptions and illuminate hidden facets of society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect richly textured prose that blends introspection with vivid storytelling, making each work a thoughtful journey through contemporary themes within arts and culture. \u003cem\u003eOut For Blood\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies Adams’s ability to captivate with both sharp insight and emotional resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"out-for-blood-by-chris-adams-9781350320536","title":"Out For Blood","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the STR Theatre Book Prize 2024\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing contributions from over eighty original cast members, creatives, crew, and audience members, \u003ci\u003eOut For Blood\u003c\/i\u003e pieces together the surprising, hilarious, and often-moving inside story of \u003ci\u003eCarrie The Musical\u003c\/i\u003e to discover how this ‘horror of a Broadway musical’ lived, died, and was subsequently resurrected as a mainstream success story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1988, following the success of its production of \u003ci\u003eLes Misérables\u003c\/i\u003e and in the wake of the commercial success of mega-musicals such as \u003ci\u003eCats\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePhantom of the Opera\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eChess\u003c\/i\u003e, the Royal Shakespeare Company agreed to co-produce a musical based on Stephen King’s \u003ci\u003eCarrie\u003c\/i\u003e, written by the team behind \u003ci\u003eFame\u003c\/i\u003e. The result was one of Broadway's most infamous disasters. Plagued by technical problems, on-stage chaos, and a critical savaging, \u003ci\u003eCarrie\u003c\/i\u003e would soon become the by-word for musical theatre flops. But thanks to the efforts of a vocal army of fans and the impact of bootleg trading and emerging online communities, the show reinvented itself as a mainstream success story with thousands of productions worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePatching together memories, archive material, and contemporary reports, \u003ci\u003eOut For Blood\u003c\/i\u003e dives into the origins and development of this infamous show and examines how a promising entertainment product can swiftly gain a notorious reputation, what makes or breaks a Broadway show, and how even the most unlikely of musicals can find its place in the hearts of fans around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the hit ten-part podcast, \u003ci\u003eOut For Blood\u003c\/i\u003e will delight theatregoers, flop aficionados, and ‘Friends of Carrie’ alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47426905833708,"sku":"9781350320536","price":51.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350320536.jpg?v=1774767790"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/chris-adams.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}