Description
A simple and delightfully inventive re-telling of the stories from the Arabian Nights.
It is wedding night in the palace of King Shahrayar. By morning the new Queen Shahrazad is to be put to death, like a thousand young brides before her. But she has one gift that could save her - the gift of storytelling. Can the young Queen transport the vengeful King to the mystical land of her stories?
On her side she has a rich array of characters including Ali Baba, Es-Sinbad the Sailor and Princess Parizade - adventurers in strange and magical worlds populated by giant beasts, talking birds and crafty thieves. Will her silver-tongued storytelling save her life?
This edition was published alongside the Young Vic's production in 1998.
About the Author
Dominic Cooke is an acclaimed theatre director who was Artistic Director of the Royal Court Theatre 2006-13. He is the author of plays including Arabian Nights and an adaptation of Malorie Blackman's Noughts & Crosses.
Reviews
'The best demonstration all year of the living power of theatre'
Book Information
ISBN 9781854594617
Author Dominic Cooke
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Nick Hern Books
Publisher Nick Hern Books
Weight(grams) 96g
