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The Swish of the Curtain: Book 1
Series: The Blue Door Series
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This book may appeal to you if you have a passion for theatre and enjoy stories about adventurous and talented young friends who work together to achieve their dreams. Set in the world of amateur dramatics, it's a charming tale of determination, creativity, and the joy of performing, perfect for children who dream of the stage.
The classic story of seven children with a longing to be on stage: the inspiration for actors from Maggie Smith to Eileen Atkins
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In the town of Fenchester, seven resourceful children are yearning to be famous. One day, they come across a disused chapel, and an idea is formed. With a lick of paint and the addition of a beautiful curtain (which, however much they try, won't 'swish' as stage curtains ought), the chapel becomes a theatre - and The Blue Door Theatre Company is formed.
The children go from strength to strength, writing, directing and acting in their own plays. But their schooldays are numbered, and their parents want them to pack it in and train for sensible jobs. It seems that The Blue Door Theatre Company will have to go the way of all childhood dreams. But with a bit of luck, and the help of some influential friends, perhaps this is not the end, but only the beginning of their adventures in show business...
Written in 1941 when the author was just 14, The Swish of the Curtain is a classic of children's literature, and has inspired generations of children to go on stage.
The children go from strength to strength, writing, directing and acting in their own plays. But their schooldays are numbered, and their parents want them to pack it in and train for sensible jobs. It seems that The Blue Door Theatre Company will have to go the way of all childhood dreams. But with a bit of luck, and the help of some influential friends, perhaps this is not the end, but only the beginning of their adventures in show business...
Written in 1941 when the author was just 14, The Swish of the Curtain is a classic of children's literature, and has inspired generations of children to go on stage.
Series: The Blue Door Series
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The Swish of the Curtain is warmly received, with reviewers appreciating its enchanting portrayal of childhood friendship and creativity. The characters' realistic personalities and the excitement of theatre draw readers in, with the book being hailed as inspiring for aspiring actors. It's celebrated for its nostalgia and pitch-perfect depiction of childhood, appealing to those entranced by theatre magic.
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ISBN: 9781782691853
Publisher: Pushkin Children's Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 May 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Pushkin Children's Books
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 336
About the Author
Pamela Brown (1924-1989) was a British writer, actor and television producer. She was just 14 when she started writing her first book, and the town of Fenchester in the book is inspired by her home town of Colchester. During the Second World War, she went to live in Wales, so The Swish of the Curtain was not published until 1941, when she was 16. She used the earnings from the books to train at RADA, and became an actor and a producer of children's television programmes.
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