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General Category => Literature, Music, Art & Entertainment => Topic started by: Nearly Sane on June 06, 2016, 04:58:41 PM

Title: Peter Shaffer dead
Post by: Nearly Sane on June 06, 2016, 04:58:41 PM

Had a couple of great nights at the theatre watching his plays

https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2016/jun/06/peter-shaffer-equus-amadeus-playwright-dies-aged-90

Title: Re: Peter Shaffer dead
Post by: Hope on June 06, 2016, 05:50:17 PM

I've seen the former, but not the latter, though I've read plenty of reviews of both!!  A sad loss.

Title: Re: Peter Shaffer dead
Post by: Nearly Sane on June 06, 2016, 06:17:34 PM

Given he was 90, and no longer writing, I don't see it as sad. Rather an excuse to celebrate his work. I hadn't realised they were reviving Amateurs which I saw scarily over 35 years ago. Might be worth seeing if I can get ticket.

Title: Re: Peter Shaffer dead
Post by: jeremyp on June 07, 2016, 12:41:41 AM

Quote from: Nearly Sane on June 06, 2016, 06:17:34 PM

Given he was 90, and no longer writing, I don't see it as sad. Rather an excuse to celebrate his work. I hadn't realised they were reviving Amateurs which I saw scarily over 35 years ago. Might be worth seeing if I can get ticket.

Bloody auto correct...

Title: Re: Peter Shaffer dead
Post by: Nearly Sane on June 07, 2016, 04:32:37 AM

Quote from: jeremyp on June 07, 2016, 12:41:41 AM

Bloody auto correct...

Indeed. I also look forward to any new revivals of Equal.