Wyrd Sisters - Playtext: the Play by Stephen Briggs (English) Paperback Book

Description: Wyrd Sisters - Playtext by Stephen Briggs, Terry Pratchett This text has been adapted for the stage by Stephen Briggs. There is a wicked duke and duchess, a ghost of a murdered king, dim soldiers, strolling players and a land in peril. But it is three witches who stand between the Kingdom and destruction. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The play of the book.Terry Pratchett takes Shakespeares Macbeth and then turns it up till the knob comes off. Its all there - a wicked duke and duchess, the ghost of the murdered king, dim soldiers, strolling players, a land in peril. And who stands between the Kingdom and destruction? Three witches. Granny Weatherwax (intolerant, self-opinionated, powerful), Nanny Ogg (down-to-earth, vulgar) and Magrat Garlick (naive, fond of occult jewellery and bunnies).Stephen Briggs has been involved in amateur dramatics for over 25 years and he assures us that the play can be staged without needing the budget of Industrial Light and Magic. Not only that, but the cast should still be able to be in the pub by 10 oclock!Oh, and a world of advice omitted from the play text-LEARN THE WORDSHavelock, Lord Vetinari Notes Second of two adaptations out this month, set in the fantasy Discworld. Three witches stand between the Kingdom and destruction. A wicked, witty upside-down version of Macbeth! More of these play texts are to follow in future months. Back Cover TERRY PRATCHETTS WYRD SISTERS THE PLAY adapted for the stage by Stephen Briggs Terry Pratchett takes Shakespeares Macbeth and then turns it up till the knob comes off. Its all there - a wicked duke and duchess, the ghost of the murdered king, dim soldiers, strolling players, a land in peril. And who stands between the Kingdom and destruction? Three witches. Granny Weatherwax (intolerant, self-opinionated, powerful), Nanny Ogg (down-to-earth, vulgar) and Magrat Garlick (nave, fond of occult jewellry and bunnies). Stephen Briggs has been involved in amateur dramatics for over 25 years and he assures us that the play can be staged without needing the budget of Industrial Light and Magic. Not only that but the cast should still be able to be in the pub by 10 oclock! Oh, and a word of advice omitted from the play text: Learn The Words Havelock, Lord Vetinari Author Biography Biography for Stephen BriggsTerry Pratchett is fifty and lives behind a keyboard in Wiltshire, where he answers letters in a desperate attempt to find time to write. He used to grow carnivorous plants but now theyve taken over the greenhouse and he avoids going in. He feels it may be time to get a life, since apparently theyre terribly useful. Carpe Jugulum is the twenty-third novel in his phenomenally successful Discworld series.Biography for Terry PratchettTerry Pratchett is one of the most popular authors writing today. He lives behind a keyboard in Wiltshire and says he doesnt want to get a life, because it feels as though hes trying to lead three already. He was appointed OBE in 1998. He is the author of the phenomenally successful Discworld series and his trilogy for young readers, The Bromeliad, is scheduled to be adapted into a spectacular animated movie. His first Discworld novel for children, THE AMAZING MAURICE AND HIS EDUCATED RODENTS, was awarded the 2001 Carnegie Medal. Review Alle Thee Dysks a Stage Promotional The play of the book. Review Text Alle Thee Dysks a Stage Review Quote Alle Thee Dysks a Stage Promotional "Headline" The play of the book. Details ISBN0552144304 Short Title WYRD SISTERS Series Discworld Novels (Paperback) Language English ISBN-10 0552144304 ISBN-13 9780552144308 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1996 Imprint Corgi Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Subtitle the Play DEWEY 822.914 DOI 10.1604/9780552144308 UK Release Date 1996-05-02 AU Release Date 1996-05-02 NZ Release Date 1996-05-02 Illustrator Marc Simont Affiliation University of Wisconsin-Madison Position Former senior instructor and associate head, English (deceased) Author Terry Pratchett Pages 176 Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd Publication Date 1996-05-02 Alternative 9781446497869 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:1119665;

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