Orlando

Paperback Published on: 08/12/2022
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Orlando
If you've not read Virginia Woolf then start here!
Queen Elizabeth I tells Orlando never to grow old. After such a magical experience of meeting this powerful woman, Orlando decides to stay young. He then s... READ MORE
Joseph Segaran at Amsterdam
Orlando
A Dream in Words
This was a very dreamy book. Not in the whimsical sense. In the nonsensical sense - but be assured I mean that in the best way. The way Orlando is able to ... READ MORE
Leigh  Boyle

Synopsis

'Nothing is any longer one thing.'

From a teenage encounter with Elizabeth I, through infatuations, voyages and even a change of gender, Orlando lives out five centuries of life and love before they finally find the courage to truly be themselves.

Neil Bartlett's sparkling adaptation of Virginia Woolf's famous fantasy finds powerful contemporary relevance in her vision of equal rights to love for bodies of every kind – and brings it to life on the stage with a kaleidoscope of theatrical styles, overseen by the haunting figure of Woolf herself.

It premiered at the Garrick Theatre in London's West End in November 2022, in a production directed by Michael Grandage and starring Emma Corrin in the title role. Written for a diverse ensemble of nine or more actors, this adaptation will appeal to any theatre or company looking to entertain their audiences with a bold new take on this iconic tale of love and transformation.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Nick Hern Books
  • ISBN: 9781839041341
  • Number of pages: 104
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 8 mm
  • Weight: 124g
  • Languages: English

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Orlando
A hilarious faux-biography of gender swapping
Orlando was my 5th read Virginia Woolf book, but I personally think it would be a great option for a first-Woolf given its relatively straight forward nar... READ MORE
Lizzie | @littlehux
Orlando
Contorted Prose
Orlando was written in 1928 but the contorted style of prose makes it feel 18th century. Actually Dracula is better from a prose style point of view. Anywa... READ MORE
DEBORAH RICHARDS