![]() ![]() People have travelled from far afield to see our previous productions of Pratchett's Discworld works, so book early to avoid disappointment. So destiny can take its course and the child can one take his rightful place as king, right? Well things are never simple with these witches. They hand the child to a troupe of travelling actors and hide the crown in the props-box. An escaping servant gives the King's crown and child to three witches. The ambitious wife of Duke Felmet persuades him to murder his cousin, King Verence I of Lancre. The many people who loved our production of Maskerade will be delighted to see the return of those memorable characters, Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg, in this tale of witches and royalty, loosely based on Macbeth. If you like your comic fantasy turned up to the maximum you will be delighted with this show. The ever-popular (Sir) Terry Pratchett OBE makes a welcome return to the stage at Progress Theatre, in another wonderful adaptation by Stephen Briggs. 16-25 January 2020 Performances at 7.45pm, doors open 7.15pm Saturday matinées at 2.30pm, doors open 2pm ![]()
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![]() ![]() And more than that, this may also be read as either an allegory for an individual’s relationship between big business and big government also for a statement about indigenous people's rights. Working well on many levels, this is a fun story about Earth colonists coming into contact with cute little fuzzy bipeds, but also a serious discussion about what it means to be a sentient, thinking individual. ![]() Beam Piper makes me wonder how influential this book was in the 60s, not just in science fiction or even in literature, but in the 60s culture. Dick won that year with The Man in the High Castle) Little Fuzzy by H. First published in 1962 and good enough to be nominated for the Hugo Award for best novel in 1963 (Philip K. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This record-breaking and New York Times bestselling series continues with Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow, released in 2018, and Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow, released in 2020. Her pet fascinations include public transport, ancient cities, hotels, opera singers, Halloween, secret societies and gigantic cats - all of which have weaselled their way into Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow, her award-winning first novel released in 2017. Jessica Townsend lives on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. Pick it up and the hours disappear, just like magic.' Daily Telegraph 'It really is brilliant, with an engaging plot, plenty of twists, memorable characters and a marvellous sense of humour. ![]() 'Unexpected, exciting and funny.' Judith Rossell, ABIA Award-winning author of Withering-by-Sea quite simply one of the best children's books I've read in years.' Robin Stevens, author of Murder Most Unladylike 'Exciting, mysterious, marvellous and magical. 'Enter the world of Nevermoor and its fantastical inhabitants, and be utterly enchanted' Courier-Mail and see Morrigan aligning herself with someone very dangerous to learn more of the Wundrous Arts. In Silverborn: The Mystery of Morrigan Crow, we will travel to places in Nevermoor that we've never seen, meet people from Morrigan's past who will be very important in untangling the mystery of who she is. Morrigan Crow is ready for a new adventure. Discover the Wundrous world of Nevermoor in the highly anticipated fourth book in the New York Times bestselling series. ![]() ![]() ![]() Johnson and Fancher, previously paired on Copp lia by Margot Fonteyn, provide stirring nature scenes in oil paintings of varied size and shape, dappled with sunlight or sometimes darkened by ominous shadows. Combining innocence, realism and a profound respect for nature, Schulman's text swiftly moves to the heart of Salten's lessons, namely, the importance of thinking for oneself and of acknowledging that no living creature is all-powerful. Unfortunately, ""He"" soon claims the life of Bambi's mother, forcing Bambi to carry on alone. But in order to survive, Bambi must also heed the advice of the wise Great Prince and remember his mother's warnings about ""Him,"" the two-legged ""creature"" who hunts the animals of the forest. Young Bambi explores his new world with wide, wondering eyes, soaking up the experiences that will help him grow into a strong, brave and independent stag. Departing from the cuddly-fawn model of the classic Disney film, Schulman (The 20th Century Children's Book Treasury) restores the depth of Bambi's character as she introduces young readers to Bambi: A Life in the Woods, Felix Salten's 1923 novel. ![]() |