Dickens and Andersen onstage

There's a new play preparing to tour England, about Hans Christian Andersen's famous (infamous?) visit to the Dickens household:

Max Stafford-Clark directs Andersen's English, a new play by Sebastian Barry set in the home of Charles Dickens as celebrated children's writer Hans Christian Andersen arrives unannounced for an extended stay.

To the lonely and eccentric guest, the members of Dickens' household seem to live a life of unreachable bliss. But with his broken English, Andersen fails to recognise the storms brewing within the family.

Andersen's English is a haunting new play, rich in characters and touched with a wistful humour.

Sounds interesting, but sad.

And speaking of Dickens onstage, here's an approving review of Simon Callow's Dr. Marigold and Mr. Chops.

Comments

[Nibs]

Hi Gina, I forgot to mention that my bookmark arrived yesterday! He *does* have a distinct combover, doesn't he? ^_^ Thanks again!

And I'm interested in the new game you're cooking up. Any hints?

[Gina]

I'm still tweaking it; in its present form, I'm not sure whether the idea is feasible. Maybe I'll just post what I have in mind and have you guys help me refine it. . . .