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The enigmatic, indefinable Noor Inayat Khan was an unlikely recruit to the SOE as an undercover wireless operator. Noor's moving and inspirational story takes us across borders and time into a shadowy world of espionage, as British officer Vera Atkins and Gestapo Major Hans Kieffer trade secrets to uncover the woman behind the code names.

A South African journalist, Karen Strydom, is in hiding in the little Indian township of Reoca, in the house once occupied by former journalist and anti-Apartheid activist, Seema Sewlal.

In this candid biography, Francis Dumaurier explores the incredible life of Giorgio Gomelsky, whose influence on musicians from the Stones to Magma to Jesse Malin, has had a lasting impact on the rock music we know and love today.

Alix and Marcus have been brought to The Facility to be "corrected". If their condition is cured they may leave and return to the society. But if they fail, they will be sent to the Other Place, away from their friends and family forever. Failure is not an option, but in this confounding institution, where they only have each other, the greatest threat to their success is their own love. Chillingly informed by real techniques that are used against LGBTQ+ people, Kavanagh's imaginative and timely play pitches nightmarish forces against our unerasable, shining humanity. Reviews"Startling New Writing." - Paul Vale, The Stage"Excellent new dark satire." - Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph"Kavanagh's writing is funny, moving and mesmerising all at once; in-yer-face theatre at its finest." - Jeff Carpenter, The Prickle

A new book which explores the early years of Virginia Woolf's married life drawing on the collection of edited diaries and letters relating to the decade that Virginia Woolf lived in Richmond together with vintage photographs.

DARK TALES IN WINTER adapted for the stage by Matt Beames & Hannah Torrance A mysterious door that will not close... A haunted railwayman at his lonely post... A chilling presence haunts a quiet household... A black cat reveals a grim secret... A collection of four classic ghost stories by masters of the genre, each newly adapted for the stage. Each tale can be enacted by a single performer and together they make for a chilling evening of ghostly tales. Features: The Open Door by Charlotte Riddell The Signal-Man by Charles Dickens The Shadow by E. Nesbit The Black Cat by Edgar Allen Poe

Celebrating Rock's 60th Birthday. From the formation of the Rolling Stones and the heyday of the British Invasion to the spawning of the Reading Festival, this book explores the music history of the London clubs that were the engine rooms for British rock n roll. Many of the now legendary British rock bands honed their skills and developed their stage acts performing on the London club circuit at venues such as The Ealing Club, The Crawdaddy Club, The Marquee, The 100 Club, The Half Moon, the Ricky Tick, The Bull's Head and the infamous Eel Pie Island Hotel. We revisit the days when Eric Clapton was God and Rock ruled the world. Play it Loud! Why is 2022 'Rock's Diamond Year'? >Elsewhere in 1962 there were rumblings of a cultural shift with The Beatles, Dusty Springfield, The Animals, Marshall Amplification and many others setting the tone for what became the UK's most significant cultural export... Rock & Pop Music.60 years on from 1962 and 'ROCK'S DIAMOND YEAR' will celebrate the UK's unique contribution to what has become a global music form. The initiative is led by The Ealing Club Community Interest Company' set up to champion West London music heritage while inspiring new music opportunity for the future.

Phil is in love with himself. And he's a show off. He's crafted a personality disorder into a trade. Who'd be a stand-up comedian these days?Above a pub in North London, Phil is drinking and fighting off mild panic about his comeback gig. His manager's already dumped him and he's worried about finding a place to stay for the night too. As he laments his dwindling career, his supporters gather to wish him well.Craving success and celebrity too, Josh suspects his father of behaving very badly. With the time of the performance fast approaching, guilty secrets emerge that split the family wide apart. Tonight, Phil's career might not be the only thing in tatters.Comic and moving, Broken Lad is a subtle examination of masculinity in distress.

'Penetration', by Carolyn Lloyd-Davies, is a socially provocative piece of theatre, of particular significance in the light of recent shocking reports in the UK about the low level of prosecutions for rape and sexual assault. Based on true events, the play follows the stories of Anna, a rape complainant, and Sean, the defendant, with insight and sensitivity. Anna's manipulative and coercive boyfriend James, adds an additional undertone to the play, as does the perspective of Felicity, Sean's mother. This heart-breaking, multi-layered play jolts the audience into exploring the implications of consent, focusing on the impact of toxic coercive relationships, the power of social media and the need for healthy sexual boundaries especially when alcohol or drugs blur the lines.

An exploration of British director Steve McQueen's films, from his short films and video art through his masterpiece 'Twelve Years A Slave' to his BBC series 'Small Axe' and more.

"With the phenomenal success of the England Football team at the Euros 2022, this book meets the renewed interest in women in sport. It provides a fascinating overview of the history of women in sport from centuries past to the present day, demonstrating the leaps forward that sportswomen have taken since 1945, as well as an inspiring account of great female Paralympians. The 25 profiles of incredible female pioneers and legends evidence the grit and determination required to challenge discrimination, to break records and demolish outdated notions of the weaker sex. The recent investment in women's sports, as seen for football, rugby and cricket, has driven greater popularity and success. This book also includes a wonderful selection of interviews with over 25 women competing in a wide range of sports today, as well as leading figures in the industry, coaches, referees, presenters, and broadcasters."--Publisher marketing.

The story of the campaign for a statue of Mary Wollstonecraft in London in honour of the 'Mother' of Feminism combined with a trans-historic biopic play about the dissenting writer.

Since 1660 when actresses first began performing on the English stage, women have forged bright careers in theatre, while men called the shots. With an overview of influential women in post-war theatre and 25 exclusive interviews with leading women theatre-makers, this book inspires us to create a truly equal and inclusive theatre today.

1995: Brightlingsea, a small port in rural Essex.Two women, Alice and Linda, wake up to find lorries thundering through their town, carrying live animals in horrendous conditions for export.Although from very different worlds, the pair unite to try to stop the lorries. They become unlikely friends, facing arrest and police brutality amidst the protests, while also dealing with the pressures of motherhood. When one of their group dies, things start to unravel, as they are forced to face the differences between them.Timely and lyrical, Humane is a play about activism, friendship and motherhood and the values that unite and divide us.

A humorous and poetic observation of the banking world through the story of arogue trader.

A topical collection of new plays by UK playwright Nick Wood.

When Briony Campbell confesses to killing her boyfriend, an apparently straightforward crime soon turns into a baffling mystery.As confusion - and the body count - rises, who is guilty and who is innocent?

In this acclaimed one-woman play, the true story of Mary Seacole is brought vibrantly to life, revealing how this fearless medical practitioner used traditional remedies to treat the sick and wounded, challenged racism in high places and won the hearts and minds of those she helped across the globe.