This marvellous selections of over 200 pieces by writers as diverse and entertaining as Charles Dickens, John Betjeman, Noel Coward, Joyce Grenfell, Ogden Nash and Oscar Wilde are poems and prose writings which work best when read aloud. Peter Barkworth, like many other well-known performers, has always been called upon to give charity and concert readings throughout his long and illustrious career as an actor. Now he has compiled a book of his favourite selections to be read and used by anyone who has to read in front of an audience at Christmas and other holidays; benefits, charity dos and church concerts; remembrance days, funerals and memorials; special luncheons and dinners; weddings and christenings."This book will be a godsend to those of us who are called upon to find something to recite on special occasions, and indeed a literary pot of gold for all of us" (Ham and High)

Peter Barkworth has compiled this volume of his favourite literary selections to be read and adapted for use in front of an audience at Christmas, and any other occasion.

About the Author
Peter Barkworth has appeared on many West End stages, on television and in films, twice winning BAFTA Best Actor Awards. His stage and television appearances have included Shadowlands, Hidden Laughter, Professional Foul and Telford's Change.


Book Information
ISBN 9780413726506
Author Peter Barkworth
Format Paperback
Page Count 464
Imprint Methuen Drama
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 558g
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 135mm * 34mm