Counsell John (66 results)

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Drama Classics: The World's Great Plays at a Great Little PriceJohn Gay's bawdy and burlesque pastiche of classical Italian opera, often regarded as the world's first ever musical.Peachum the thief-catcher is horrified when he discovers his beloved daughter Polly has married Macheath the highwayman; he and his wife plot Macheath's death in the knowledge that they would be entitled to their daughter's inheritance once he was out of the way. But Lockit the prison warden is also after the highwayman's treasures, and daughter Lucy his crown jewels.The Beggar's Opera was premiered at the Lincoln's Inn Fields Theatre, London, in January 1728.This edition of The Beggar's Opera is edited and introduced by Colin Counsell Often called the first ever musical despite its grim reality, The Beggar's Opera is a comedy; a period romp that comments with brilliant satire on both society and politics. The populace and critics of the time understood, the then Prime Minister of England, Sir Robert Walpole, to be the subject of many of the scenes. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Drama Classics: The World's Great Plays at a Great Little PriceJohn Gay's bawdy and burlesque pastiche of classical Italian opera, often regarded as the world's first ever musical.Peachum the thief-catcher is horrified when he discovers his beloved daughter Polly has married Macheath the highwayman; he and his wife plot Macheath's death in the knowledge that they would be entitled to their daughter's inheritance once he was out of the way. But Lockit the prison warden is also after the highwayman's treasures, and daughter Lucy his crown jewels.The Beggar's Opera was premiered at the Lincoln's Inn Fields Theatre, London, in January 1728.This edition of The Beggar's Opera is edited and introduced by Colin Counsell.…

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: Good. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. Gift message to ffep. DJ with some edge wear, faded spine and clipped. Illustrated (illustrator).

Condition: New. Skies of Wonder, Skies of Danger: An Isle of Write Anthology (Paperback or Softback).

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 128 pages. 6.50x4.25x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. 2007. New edition. Paperback. "Beggar's Opera" is often called the first ever musical. Series: Drama Classics S. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (UA) A / AS level. Dimension: 160 x 108 x 9. Weight in Grams: 96. . . . . .

Condition: New. 2007. New edition. Paperback. "Beggar's Opera" is often called the first ever musical. Series: Drama Classics S. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (UA) A / AS level. Dimension: 160 x 108 x 9. Weight in Grams: 96. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Paperback. Condition: New. /BRAND NEW/THOUSANDS OF PLAYS AND MUSICALS IN MY LISTINGS/SAME AS PICTURED/.

Condition: New.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Cloth. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Type: Book N.b. Spotting to inside D/J. Fading to D/J spine. Light rubbing to edges and corners. Illustrated (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Possibly signed by author/family. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. Good DJ with some edge wear and stains.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Drama Classics: The World's Great Plays at a Great Little PriceJohn Gay's bawdy and burlesque pastiche of classical Italian opera, often regarded as the world's first ever musical.Peachum the thief-catcher is horrified when he discovers his beloved daughter Polly has married Macheath the highwayman; he and his wife plot Macheath's death in the knowledge that they would be entitled to their daughter's inheritance once he was out of the way. But Lockit the prison warden is also after the highwayman's treasures, and daughter Lucy his crown jewels.The Beggar's Opera was premiered at the Lincoln's Inn Fields Theatre, London, in January 1728.This edition of The Beggar's Opera is edited and introduced by Colin Counsell Often called the first ever musical despite its grim reality, The Beggar's Opera is a comedy; a period romp that comments with brilliant satire on both society and politics. The populace and critics of the time understood, the then Prime Minister of England, Sir Robert Walpole, to be the subject of many of the scenes. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 1st Edition. Fine in Near Fine price-clipped dust jacket. Inscribed by Counsell on the front fly leaf: "To Larry Sutter - always a welcome visitor to Windsor. John Counsell." Additionally, signed by Counsell on the title page. Apart from being theatre manager of the Theatre Royal in Windsor, Counsell was the father of actress Elizabeth Counsell; an OBE; and the author of the German Instrument of Surrender. Signed by Author(s).…

Condition: Very Good. First edition. Signed and dedicated by the author to Tony Hopkins ( Anthony Hopkins-Composer, Conductor, Writer) on flyleaf. Hardcover book . Cloth and dustjacket. 141pp. With 7 b&w figures (line diagrams) in text. Based on the author's 40 years of work in the theatre. Very Good in Very Good protected jacket. Clean bright covers, Lightly browned and spotted closed edges and a few spots to endpapers. Jacket sunned to spine and some tanning to flaps. Pictures available. Illustrated (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: fair. Hardback. With dust jacket.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Within you'll find a baker's dozen stories of daring feats and breathtaking action, of heart-wrenching choices, of families formed and families broken, stories of love and loss and victory. You'll meet golems, werewolves, and a wide array of both wizards and pirates. So grab your cutlass or wand, climb aboard, and set sail with us.…

HB BROWN CLOTH FOREDGE MARKED NON AUTHORIAL GIFT INSCRIPTION ELSE VERY GOOD PP216 8V0 A life in the the theatre.

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New. Beggar s Opera is often called the first ever musical.KlappentextrnrnOften called the first ever musical.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: Used: Like New. LIVRE A L?ETAT DE NEUF. EXPEDIE SOUS 3 JOURS OUVRES. NUMERO DE SUIVI COMMUNIQUE AVANT ENVOI, EMBALLAGE RENFORCE. EAN:9781854599148.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Often called the first ever musical.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.