{"title":"Mr Henry Shields","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMr Henry Shields\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts theatrical works that blend sharp wit with clever chaos, offering readers a unique glimpse into the world of farce and comedy. His plays often revolve around unexpected mishaps and humorous blunders, delivering laughs through carefully choreographed calamity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders drawn to the vibrant energy of live performance and the playful art of stagecraft will find his work particularly engaging. \u003cem\u003eThe One-Act Play That Goes Wrong\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies Shields’s skill in turning misadventure into captivating entertainment within the \u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e realm.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-one-act-play-that-goes-wrong-by-mr-henry-shields-9781350238848","title":"The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGood evening, I’m Inspector Carter. Take my case. This must be Charles Haversham! I’m sorry, this must’ve given you all a damn shock…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe original version of the global hit play created by Mischief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter benefiting from a large and sudden inheritance, the inept and accident-prone Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society embark on producing an ambitious 1920s murder mystery. Hilarious disaster ensues and the cast start to crack under the pressure. Can they get the production back on track before the final curtain falls?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis one-act version of Mischief’s world famous \u003cem\u003eThe Play That Goes Wrong\u003c\/em\u003e originally premiered at the Old Red Lion Theatre in London in 2012. Since then, the expanded two-act version has taken the world by storm and has been performed in over 35 countries across 5 continents, winning multiple awards including the WhatsOnStage and Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, plus a Tony and Drama Desk Award for Best Scenic Design of a Play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition features the original one-act edition of the play that’s perfect to be enjoyed on the page as well as in performance. A true global phenomenon, it is guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432998060268,"sku":"9781350238848","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350238848.jpg?v=1774765866"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mr-henry-shields.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}