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This
delightful adaptation of the Evelyn Waugh classic Brideshead Revisited
is set between the First and Second World Wars, Brideshead
Revisited tells the story of Charles Ryder and his relationship with
the aristocratic Flyte Family particularly the flamboyant Sebastian
(and his teddy bear Aloysius), and his beautiful socialite sister
Julia. Charles falls in love with both of them and we follow his
journey from the dreaming spires of Oxford to the outbreak of the 2nd
World War.
This
was originally adapted by Roger
Parsley from the classic novel and first performed by the SNAP theatre
company.
Brideshead
Revisited was bought to the screen first of all by Granada Television
in serialised episodes starring Jeremy Irons, Sir John Gielgud and
Laurence Olivier and was an instant success. Much of the filming took
place in Yorkshire at the fabulous Castle Howard, which became the
setting for the Brideshead Estate. The castle can still be visited
today and is very popular with fans of the book and the TV series.
Currently
underway is a film adaptation of the novel starring Ben Wishaw
(Snatch, Perfume, BAFTA nominee for Best Newcomer) who actually
started his love of acting at The Queen Mother Theatre in Hitchin,
when he joined their award-winning Youth Theatre.
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