There is a list of things without which Christmas would not be complete: a tree, turkey and carols. And since 1982 The Snowman by Raymond Briggs has been part of that list. The Snowman started life in 1978 as a picture book which was a runner up for the Kate Greenaway Medal and won the Lewis… Continue reading The Snowman on Stage
Category: adaptations
The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows seems to be the children’s classic of the moment with news reaching us that Blackadder star Tony Robinson will appear in the Royal Opera House’s production when it transfers to the West End’s Duchess Theatre in December (Tony Robinson to star in The Wind in the Willows). Meanwhile, in the digital… Continue reading The Wind in the Willows
Tom’s Midnight Garden spotted at Samuel French
We spotted this display of the script for Tom’s Midnight Garden in the window of Samuel French in London and couldn’t resist sharing it. This is one of the classic children’s books of the mid 20th century: although set in the 1950s the tale of Tom who has to go and live in a tiny,… Continue reading Tom’s Midnight Garden spotted at Samuel French