Synopsis
A Tale of Two Cities
Mike Poulton from Charles Dickens
Published by Nick Hern Books
Large Mixed Cast
A thrilling, fast-paced stage adaptation of the classic novel
This epic story of love, sacrifice and redemption, interweaves one family's intensely personal drama with the terror and chaos of the French Revolution
Ideal for any amateur theatre companies, schools or youth theatres looking to stage a bold and dramatic version of Dickens' classic
CAST : M9,F4 with doubling. Very large cast possible - the première featured a large community ensemble alongside the main cast
REVIEWS
" ... gripping has a cinematic quality there isn't a dull moment" ~ Telegraph
"Mike Poulton's adaptation is brilliant " ~ Observer
"Best of times, worst of times: Mike Poulton takes them both at a gallop in an adaptation that builds up the terminal velocity of a political thriller" ~ Guardian
" ... an atmospheric, appealing adaptation of a novel that remains relevant to our times" ~ The Stage