Noel Coward Collection, The

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Noel Coward was a master playwright whose prodigious talent dominated the theatre of the 1920s & 30s. "The Vortex" made him an immediate hit and controversial sensation. "Hay Fever," "Private Lives," and "Design For Living" are as popular today as when they were first performed. His series of one-acts "Tonight At 8:30" which he performed with Gertrude Lawrence have become a treasure trove for modern theater companies. This collection features star-studded BBC productions of Coward's full-length plays, one-acts and short stories plus bonus features including several radio plays, interviews and profiles of Coward. It's a must own collection for lovers of great theatre! Disc 1: "The Vortex" and "Hay Fever" Disc 2: "Private Lives" Disc 3: "Design For Living," "Mrs. Capper's Birthday" and "What Mad Pursuit" Disc 4: "Tonight At 8:30" Disc 5: "Present Laughter" and "Star Quality" Disc 6: "Me And The Girls," "Bon Voyage" and "Mr. And Mrs. Edgehill" Disc 7: "Suite In Two Keys".

Historic productions from the BBC archive not seen in North America in years!; "Omnibus: Noel Coward" - Noel Coward is interviewed on the occasion of his 70th birthday; "Noel Coward On Acting" - Interview with Noel Coward from 1969; "The Songwriters: Noel Coward" - Featuring performances of some of Coward's most popular songs; Audio recording of Noel Coward's 1941 Opening Night Speech for Blithe Spirit in Manchester; Radio Plays: "Hay Fever," "Private Lives," "Post-Mortem," "Design For Living," "Blithe Spirit," and "South Sea Bubble", Interviews.