An Awfully Big Adventure
An Awfully Big Adventure by Beryl Bainbridge, published by Penguin in 1995, is a film and TV tie-in edition comprising 193 pages. This narrative unfolds in mid-1950s Liverpool, focusing on a group of struggling actors involved in a production of Peter Pan. The story is told with black humor and centers on Stella, the heroine who plays Tinkerbell, portraying her as a sad and lonely young woman seeking solace through her calls to the speaking clock.
Readers will find a depiction of the challenges faced by these actors as they navigate their lives and aspirations within the performing arts. The book explores themes of loneliness and the pursuit of connection, set against the backdrop of the theater world. With its psychological insights and darkly comedic tone, this edition invites readers to reflect on the complexities of human relationships and the often harsh realities of artistic endeavors.
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Told with black humour, this is the story of a group of no-hope rep actors in Liverpool in the mid 50s, doing Peter Pan. Stella, the heroine who is Tinkerbell, is a sad and lonely young woman who repeatedly calls the speaking clock for comfort.
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