Tag Archives: Bryony Lavery

Latest Evelyn Waugh Studies Posted on Website

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Jeffrey Manley

The latest issue of the Society’s journal Evelyn Waugh Studies (No. 47.2, Autumn 2016) is posted on the website. Here are the contents: ARTICLES Grace Stevens, Unnatural Narratology and the Tiresian Anthony Blanche in Brideshead Revisited  David Bittner, The “Vanbrugh Brouhaha” … Continue reading →

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Brideshead Reviewed (Yet More)

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Jeffrey Manley

The Daily Mail has posted a brief but largely positive review of the Brideshead Revisited stage adaptation that opened last week in York. The review is by Patrick Marmion who, after praising the production and performances (“serious, witty and elegant”), concludes: … it was … Continue reading →

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Free Thinking about Evelyn Waugh

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Jeffrey Manley

BBC Radio 3 yesterday broadcast a panel discussion in its Free Thinking series about the life and works of Evelyn Waugh. As previously announced, the panel was moderated by Matthew Sweet and consisted of Alexander Waugh, the writer’s grandson, Adam … Continue reading →

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BBC to Mark Waugh Anniversary

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Jeffrey Manley

BBC Radio 3 has announced a broadcast next week to mark the 50th anniversary of Evelyn Waugh’s death on Easter Day in 1966 . This will be a 45 minute episode of their programme Free Thinking. Here are the details: Matthew … Continue reading →

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Stage Adaptation of Brideshead to Premiere Next Spring

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Jeffrey Manley

The York Theatre Royal has announced the premiere of an adaptation of Brideshead Revisited next April following a 4.1 million pound redevelopment of its facilities. The script is by Wakefield playwright Bryony Lavery and the production will be directed by … Continue reading →

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