James and the Giant Peach (French's Acting Editions) - Softcover

Wood, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0573051380 ISBN 13: 9780573051388

Publisher: Samuel French Ltd, 2010

Synopsis

Characters: 4 male, 2 female plus children's chorus (optional)

Scenery: Various sets

Wizzpopping wonder and fruit filled fun abound in this stage adaption of Roald Dahl's greatest adventure story. James is a lonely young boy who is forced to work like a slave for the most revolting aunts in England. One day a mystical old man gives him a bag of magic. When he accidently spills it near the old peach tree, the most incredible things happen!

"Pure fun for the whole family. A remarkable theatrical feat!"- Northampton Chronicle

"Move heaven and earth to see this wonderful adaptation!"- Sunday Mercury

"A first class show. If I were a child I'd scream for a ticket."- Birmingham Post

About this title

Product Description:

Orphan James is sent to live with his aunts, Spiker and Sponge, after his parents are killed in a tragic accident involving a rhino, but the aunts treat him horribly. One day he meets an old man who gives him a bag containing the strongest magic in the world. When James accidentally spills it near the old peach tree the most marvellous thing shappen and this is just the start of his adventures. With his new friends - Centipede, Earthworm, Grasshopper, Ladybird and Spider - James sets off on an incredible journey in the Giant Peach across the ocean top New York.

About this edition

• Publisher: Samuel French Ltd
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0573051380
• ISBN 13: 9780573051388
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 88