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A revealing and witty new examination of how Agatha Christie became the world's most successful and popular female playwright, including details of never-before-published scripts and stories. Agatha Christie is revered worldwide for her books and her many film and TV adaptations. Less well-known today is her extraordinary repertoire of stage plays that firmly established her as the most successful female dramatist of all time. Now Julius Green raises the curtain on Agatha Christie's towering contribution to popular theatre, from her first serious attempts at playwriting - in a very different style to the whodunits for which she became famous - to her record-breaking achievements in the West End and her conquest of Broadway. Astonishing revelations about this often disregarded side of her life are illustrated with extracts from hitherto unknown plays, deleted scenes from her theatrical classics, and unpublished private letters, including her extensive correspondence with the legendary 'Mousetrap Man', theatrical impresario Sir Peter Saunders. Meticulously researched and full of groundbreaking discoveries, this book adds a fascinating new layer to Agatha Christie's remarkable story

The journey of two peasant boys, Archibald and Roland, unfolds as they aspire to reach great heights by venturing onto the open seas. Their adventure is fraught with conspiracy, murder, and the pursuit of riches, as they navigate a world filled with traitors, loyal friends, warriors, and kings. This tale explores themes of ambition and the struggle against fate, highlighting the challenges and triumphs faced by those daring to defy their destinies.

The novels chronicle the struggles of heroes as they battle for their beliefs, facing inevitable tragedies and challenges. Characters navigate their quests for survival, with some pursuing clear goals while others search for purpose. The stories explore themes of love and personal conviction, highlighting the characters' reliance on their instincts as they confront both triumphs and failures in their journeys.

From the producer of numerous Agatha Christie stage plays comes the first book to examine the world’s bestselling mystery writer’s career and work as a playwright, published to commemorate her 125th birthday. Agatha Christie has long been revered around the world for her mysteries and the indelible characters she created, Miss Jane Marple and Hercule Poirot. In addition to her contributions as a novelist, this gifted writer was also an acclaimed playwright. Offering a unique, in-depth look at her work for the stage, Curtain Up analyzes her plays and features excerpts from Agatha Christie’s correspondences, notebooks, and several unpublished and unperformed scripts quoted from for the first time. Meticulously researched, peppered with groundbreaking discoveries—including a details discussion of her only play to premiere in America—Curtain Up sheds new light on Christie’s artistry and adds a fascinating layer to her remarkable story.

A revealing and witty new examination of how Agatha Christie became the world's most successful and popular female playwright, including details of never-before-published scripts and stories.

Revised and updated Coming November 2014How to Produce A West End Show demystifies the working world of live theatre. This is an insider account that maps an entry route into the industry and examines the challenges faced by West End producers.How to budget and finance a showHow to assemble a cast and creative teamHow to work with writers, directors and designersHow to book a West End theatre and a pre-West End tourHow to advertise and market your showJulius Green shares the experience he's gained as one of the UK's most prolific theatre producers to illuminate the glamorous, gritty process of putting on a West End show.A compelling read for anyone who works in or is interested in the theatre.