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Present Laughter
written by Sir Noël Coward, 1899-1973 (1939); directed by Dennis Erdman; performed by Ian Ogilvy, 1943-, Christina Pickles, 1935-, Carolyn Seymour, 1947- and Yeardley Smith, 1964- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 1996, originally published 1949), 1 hour 24 mins
A gallery of friends, lovers, relatives and theatre acolytes sparkle around stage star Garry Essendine like bubbles in fine champagne. While Garry struggles to plan his upcoming trip to Africa, his elegant London flat is invaded by a lovestruck ingénue, an adulterous producer and a married seductress – not to m...
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written by Sir Noël Coward, 1899-1973 (1939); directed by Dennis Erdman; performed by Ian Ogilvy, 1943-, Christina Pickles, 1935-, Carolyn Seymour, 1947- and Yeardley Smith, 1964- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 1996, originally published 1949), 1 hour 24 mins
Description
A gallery of friends, lovers, relatives and theatre acolytes sparkle around stage star Garry Essendine like bubbles in fine champagne. While Garry struggles to plan his upcoming trip to Africa, his elegant London flat is invaded by a lovestruck ingénue, an adulterous producer and a married seductress – not to mention Garry's estranged wife Liz and the memorable Roland Maule, an aspiring playwright who is quite, quite mad.
Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Ian Ogilvy, 1943-, Christina Pickles, 1935-, Carolyn Seymour, 1947-, Yeardley Smith, 1964-
Author / Creator
Dennis Erdman, Ian Ogilvy, 1943-, Christina Pickles, 1935-, Carolyn Seymour, 1947-, Yeardley Smith, 1964-, Sir Noël Coward, 1899-1973
Date Published / Released
1949, 1996
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Daphne Stillington, Miss Erikson, Monica Reed, Garry Essendine, Liz Essendine, Roland Maule, Morris Dixon, Hugo Lyppiatt, Joanna Lypiatt, Lady Saltburn, Fred
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Fallen Angels
written by Sir Noël Coward, 1899-1973 (1925); directed by John de Lancie, 1948-; performed by Annette Bening, 1958-, Harriet Harrie, Judith Ivey, 1951-, Joe Mantegna, 1947-, John Rubinstein, 1946- and Kristoffer Tabori, 1952- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2001, originally published 1925), 1 hour 32 mins
Julia and Fred and Willy and Jane are happily married and the best of friends, until a postcard arrives with news of the imminent arrival of a certain handsome Frenchman. Gay, debonair, and utterly sophisticated.
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written by Sir Noël Coward, 1899-1973 (1925); directed by John de Lancie, 1948-; performed by Annette Bening, 1958-, Harriet Harrie, Judith Ivey, 1951-, Joe Mantegna, 1947-, John Rubinstein, 1946- and Kristoffer Tabori, 1952- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2001, originally published 1925), 1 hour 32 mins
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Julia and Fred and Willy and Jane are happily married and the best of friends, until a postcard arrives with news of the imminent arrival of a certain handsome Frenchman. Gay, debonair, and utterly sophisticated.
Date Written / Recorded
1925, 1994-02-09
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Annette Bening, 1958-, Harriet Harrie, Judith Ivey, 1951-, Joe Mantegna, 1947-, John Rubinstein, 1946-, Kristoffer Tabori, 1952-
Author / Creator
John de Lancie, 1948-, Annette Bening, 1958-, Harriet Harrie, Judith Ivey, 1951-, Joe Mantegna, 1947-, John Rubinstein, 1946-, Kristoffer Tabori, 1952-, Sir Noël Coward, 1899-1973
Date Published / Released
1925, 2001
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Julia Sterroll, Saunders, Jane Banbury, William Banbury, Maurice Duclos, Fred Sterroll
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Blithe Spirit
written by Sir Noël Coward, 1899-1973 (1941); directed by Michael Hackett; performed by Christopher Neame, 1947-, Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Alexandra Boyd, Shirley Knight, 1936-, Lynne Marta, 1948-, Ian Ogilvy, 1943- and Judy Geeson, 1948- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2000, originally published 1941), 1 hour 45 mins
This classic comedy is set in the charming country home of Charles Condomine, a re-married widower. A witty and convivial evening party among friends is transformed when a séance conjures the ghost of Elvira, Charles’ first wife, who delights in wreaking havoc among the living. An enchanting Coward comedy!
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written by Sir Noël Coward, 1899-1973 (1941); directed by Michael Hackett; performed by Christopher Neame, 1947-, Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Alexandra Boyd, Shirley Knight, 1936-, Lynne Marta, 1948-, Ian Ogilvy, 1943- and Judy Geeson, 1948- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2000, originally published 1941), 1 hour 45 mins
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This classic comedy is set in the charming country home of Charles Condomine, a re-married widower. A witty and convivial evening party among friends is transformed when a séance conjures the ghost of Elvira, Charles’ first wife, who delights in wreaking havoc among the living. An enchanting Coward comedy!
Date Written / Recorded
1941, 1998-07-15
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Christopher Neame, 1947-, Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Alexandra Boyd, Shirley Knight, 1936-, Lynne Marta, 1948-, Ian Ogilvy, 1943-, Judy Geeson, 1948-
Author / Creator
Michael Hackett, Christopher Neame, 1947-, Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Alexandra Boyd, Shirley Knight, 1936-, Lynne Marta, 1948-, Ian Ogilvy, 1943-, Judy Geeson, 1948-, Sir Noël Coward, 1899-1973
Date Published / Released
1941, 2000
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Madame Arcati, Elvira Condomine, Charles Condomine, Ruth Condomine, Edith, Dr. Bradman, Mrs. Bradman
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Design For Living
written by Sir Noël Coward, 1899-1973 (1932); directed by Michael Hackett; performed by Michelle Arthur, Claire Forlani, 1971-, Thomas Hildreth, Hamish Linklater, 1976-, Tim Monsion, Sarah Rafferty and Douglas Weston (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2005, originally published 1933), 1 hour 46 mins
Three terminally stylish friends, who share rivalrous affections, attempt to uncoil their twisted love triangle in this sexy and scandalous gem. Written in 1932, the play was deemed extremely daring, and even by today’s standards is considered controversial. In its frank and funny take on sex, love and commitmen...
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written by Sir Noël Coward, 1899-1973 (1932); directed by Michael Hackett; performed by Michelle Arthur, Claire Forlani, 1971-, Thomas Hildreth, Hamish Linklater, 1976-, Tim Monsion, Sarah Rafferty and Douglas Weston (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2005, originally published 1933), 1 hour 46 mins
Description
Three terminally stylish friends, who share rivalrous affections, attempt to uncoil their twisted love triangle in this sexy and scandalous gem. Written in 1932, the play was deemed extremely daring, and even by today’s standards is considered controversial. In its frank and funny take on sex, love and commitment, DESIGN FOR LIVING proves to be one of Coward ’s greatest successes.
Date Written / Recorded
1932, 2003-11-05
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Michelle Arthur, Claire Forlani, 1971-, Thomas Hildreth, Hamish Linklater, 1976-, Tim Monsion, Sarah Rafferty, Douglas Weston
Author / Creator
Michael Hackett, Michelle Arthur, Claire Forlani, 1971-, Thomas Hildreth, Hamish Linklater, 1976-, Tim Monsion, Sarah Rafferty, Douglas Weston, Sir Noël Coward, 1899-1973
Date Published / Released
1933, 2005
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Gilda Farrell, Mr. Birbeck, Helen Carver, Henry Carver, Grace Torrence, Ernest Friedman, Otto Sylvus, Leo Mercuré, Miss Hodge, Matthew
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Hay Fever
written by Sir Noël Coward, 1899-1973 (1925); directed by John Rubinstein, 1946-; performed by Jeffrey Jones, 1946-, Tate Donovan, 1963-, Arabella Field, 1965-, Joy Gregory, Lynne Marta, 1948-, Carolyn Seymour, 1947-, Eric Stoltz, 1961-, Simon Templeman and Serena Scott Thomas, 1961- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2001, originally published 1927), 1 hour 31 mins
A country house weekend goes haywire when the guests and their hosts play a game of romantic musical chairs. A most delightful madcap comedy.
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written by Sir Noël Coward, 1899-1973 (1925); directed by John Rubinstein, 1946-; performed by Jeffrey Jones, 1946-, Tate Donovan, 1963-, Arabella Field, 1965-, Joy Gregory, Lynne Marta, 1948-, Carolyn Seymour, 1947-, Eric Stoltz, 1961-, Simon Templeman and Serena Scott Thomas, 1961- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2001, originally published 1927), 1 hour 31 mins
Description
A country house weekend goes haywire when the guests and their hosts play a game of romantic musical chairs. A most delightful madcap comedy.
Date Written / Recorded
1925, 1999-10
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Jeffrey Jones, 1946-, Tate Donovan, 1963-, Arabella Field, 1965-, Joy Gregory, Lynne Marta, 1948-, Carolyn Seymour, 1947-, Eric Stoltz, 1961-, Simon Templeman, Serena Scott Thomas, 1961-
Author / Creator
John Rubinstein, 1946-, Jeffrey Jones, 1946-, Tate Donovan, 1963-, Arabella Field, 1965-, Joy Gregory, Lynne Marta, 1948-, Carolyn Seymour, 1947-, Eric Stoltz, 1961-, Simon Templeman, Serena Scott Thomas, 1961-, Sir Noël Coward, 1899-1973
Date Published / Released
1927, 2001
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Judith Bliss, David Bliss, Sorel Bliss, Simon Bliss, Myra Arundel, Richard Greatham, Jackie Coryton, Sandy Tyrell, Clara
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Private Lives
written by Sir Noël Coward, 1899-1973 (1930); directed by John de Lancie, 1948-; performed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Marnie Mosiman, Ian Ogilvy, 1943-, Begonya Piazza and Kristoffer Tabori, 1952- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 1994, originally published 1930), 1 hour 12 mins
The lights of a yacht on the French Riviera are reflected in the water and in the eyes of four hilariously mismatched lovers. PRIVATE LIVES shimmers with wit, romance, desire, and bittersweet truth.
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written by Sir Noël Coward, 1899-1973 (1930); directed by John de Lancie, 1948-; performed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Marnie Mosiman, Ian Ogilvy, 1943-, Begonya Piazza and Kristoffer Tabori, 1952- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 1994, originally published 1930), 1 hour 12 mins
Description
The lights of a yacht on the French Riviera are reflected in the water and in the eyes of four hilariously mismatched lovers. PRIVATE LIVES shimmers with wit, romance, desire, and bittersweet truth.
Date Written / Recorded
1930, 1994-06-22
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Marnie Mosiman, Ian Ogilvy, 1943-, Begonya Piazza, Kristoffer Tabori, 1952-
Author / Creator
John de Lancie, 1948-, Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Marnie Mosiman, Ian Ogilvy, 1943-, Begonya Piazza, Kristoffer Tabori, 1952-, Sir Noël Coward, 1899-1973
Date Published / Released
1930, 1994
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Amanda Prynne, Elyot Chase, Louise, Sibyl Chase, Victor Prynne
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The Code of the Woosters
written by Sir Noël Coward, 1899-1973 (1938); directed by Mark Richard; performed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Kelly Nespor, Kenneth Northcott, Henry Odum, Mark Richard, Nicolas Sandys, Patrice Egleston and Thomas M. Shea (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2006, originally published 1938), 1 hour 59 mins
In the best known of the Bertie and Jeeves series, Bertie's aunt pressures him to steal a silver creamer, and he nearly gets lynched, arrested and engaged by mistake. As always, Jeeves is on hand with a last-minute brainstorm to set everything straight.
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written by Sir Noël Coward, 1899-1973 (1938); directed by Mark Richard; performed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Kelly Nespor, Kenneth Northcott, Henry Odum, Mark Richard, Nicolas Sandys, Patrice Egleston and Thomas M. Shea (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2006, originally published 1938), 1 hour 59 mins
Description
In the best known of the Bertie and Jeeves series, Bertie's aunt pressures him to steal a silver creamer, and he nearly gets lynched, arrested and engaged by mistake. As always, Jeeves is on hand with a last-minute brainstorm to set everything straight.
Date Written / Recorded
1938, 1997-05
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Kelly Nespor, Kenneth Northcott, Henry Odum, Mark Richard, Nicolas Sandys, Patrice Egleston, Thomas M. Shea
Author / Creator
Mark Richard, Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Kelly Nespor, Kenneth Northcott, Henry Odum, Nicolas Sandys, Patrice Egleston, Thomas M. Shea, Sir Noël Coward, 1899-1973
Date Published / Released
1938, 2006
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Sir Watkyn Bassett, Roderick Spode, Bertie Wooster, Jeeves
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