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Arthur Ransome's famous and much-loved children's classic is brought thrillingly to life in Helen Edmundson's wonderfully theatrical adaptation, with 'delightfully catchy and often witty' (Telegraph) songs by Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy

When John, Susan, Titty and Roger are granted their wish to set sail on their beloved boat Swallow, they know it will be the summer holiday of a lifetime. But their adventure truly begins when they encounter Nancy and Peggy, the self-proclaimed Amazon Pirates, and the dastardly Captain Flint.

This adaptation was first performed at the Bristol Old Vic in 2010. It had its West End premiere in 2011.



Trade Review

'Warm hearted, affectionate and fun'

* Daily Telegraph *

'Perfect – a brilliant feat of nerve and humour'

* Daily Mail *

'Full of wild adventure'

* Guardian *

'Infectious... Helen Edmundson provides a sprightly script'

* Financial Times *

Swallows and Amazons

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    A Paperback / softback by Arthur Ransome, Helen Edmundson, Neil Hannon

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      Publisher Nick Hern Books
      Published 15 December 2011
      ISBN-13 9781848422377
      978-1848422377
      ISBN-10 1848422377
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      Poetry

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Arthur Ransome's famous and much-loved children's classic is brought thrillingly to life in Helen Edmundson's wonderfully theatrical adaptation, with 'delightfully catchy and often witty' (Telegraph) songs by Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy

      When John, Susan, Titty and Roger are granted their wish to set sail on their beloved boat Swallow, they know it will be the summer holiday of a lifetime. But their adventure truly begins when they encounter Nancy and Peggy, the self-proclaimed Amazon Pirates, and the dastardly Captain Flint.

      This adaptation was first performed at the Bristol Old Vic in 2010. It had its West End premiere in 2011.



      Trade Review

      'Warm hearted, affectionate and fun'

      * Daily Telegraph *

      'Perfect – a brilliant feat of nerve and humour'

      * Daily Mail *

      'Full of wild adventure'

      * Guardian *

      'Infectious... Helen Edmundson provides a sprightly script'

      * Financial Times *

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