The Mystery of Irma Vep - A Penny Dreadful (Paperback)


Comedy

Characters: 2 men playing various roles

Simple sets

This definitive spoof of Gothic melodramas, recently revived Off-Broadway to raves, is a quick change marathon in which two actors play all the roles. A sympathetic werewolf, a vampire and an Egyptian princess brought to life when her tomb is opened make this a comedy that has everything.

"Far and away the funniest two hours on a New York stage....What more meaningful gift could Ludlam bequeath audiences] than to leave them eternally laughing." -The New York Times

"A really good laugh ... The story has to be seen to be believed." -The New York Post

"Lunatic fun that keeps you in stitches." -The New York Daily News

"A true vaudeville tour de farce.... It's wonderful." -Time

"A hearty mixture of thrills, laughter and extravagant showmanship." -The Village Voice


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Comedy

Characters: 2 men playing various roles

Simple sets

This definitive spoof of Gothic melodramas, recently revived Off-Broadway to raves, is a quick change marathon in which two actors play all the roles. A sympathetic werewolf, a vampire and an Egyptian princess brought to life when her tomb is opened make this a comedy that has everything.

"Far and away the funniest two hours on a New York stage....What more meaningful gift could Ludlam bequeath audiences] than to leave them eternally laughing." -The New York Times

"A really good laugh ... The story has to be seen to be believed." -The New York Post

"Lunatic fun that keeps you in stitches." -The New York Daily News

"A true vaudeville tour de farce.... It's wonderful." -Time

"A hearty mixture of thrills, laughter and extravagant showmanship." -The Village Voice

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Product Details

General

Imprint

Samuel French

Country of origin

United States

Release date

December 2010

Availability

Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days

First published

December 2010

Authors

Dimensions

203 x 127 x 4mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback - Trade

Pages

78

ISBN-13

978-0-573-64046-9

Barcode

9780573640469

Categories

LSN

0-573-64046-7



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