Kirjahaku

It is the first of May 1960.The villagers of Thrush Green are eagerly anticipating the annual visit of Mrs Curdle and her travelling fair. Set up during the course of one day, we follow their fortunes and friendships.Local doctor's wife, Winnie Bailey takes us through the day as she encounters gossip in the tea shop, young lovers reunited and the reality that this May the first will be unlike any other.By the end of the day, as we leave Thrush Green, big decisions have been made.This revised, new script includes a forward by Jenny Dereham, Miss Read's long-term editor at Michael Joseph Ltd."An excellent script. I can hear Miss Read clapping her appreciation"Jenny Dereham

"I've never been to Thrush Green yet, without feelin' the better for it"Mrs CurdleFollowing the highly successful performance of Miss Read's Thrush Green, "Outstanding, echoes of Dylan Thomas's Under Milk Wood" John Neweth - Scene One PlusThis revised, new script tells the story of how the original Thrush Green play was written. This is a celebration of Miss Read's life as well as featuring excerpts from the original Miss Read's Thrush Green - Adapted for the stage by Ron Perry. Enjoy reading the script of the play as performed in Wiltshire, and Wood Green near Witney, Oxfordshire, the real Thrush Green.Includes a foreword by Jill Saint, Miss Read's, daughter who also took part in the performances.'A most memorable evening, absorbing all through, and the ending very moving indeed. Thank you for your imaginative adaptation - you have all done Miss Read proud 'Jill Saint