Philip Pullman's Grimm Tales by Philip Pullman (English) Paperback Book

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A deliciously dark version of the Grimm Tales, from master storyteller Philip Pullman.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

What is that, trailing your footsteps, breathing softly down your neck?Rediscover the magic and wonder of the original Grimm Tales, retold by master-storyteller Philip Pullman. In this stage version by Philip Wilson, you'll meet the familiar characters – Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel – and some unexpected ones too, such as Hans-My-Hedgehog, the Goose Girl at the Spring and the remarkable Thousandfurs.Full of deliciously dark twists and turns, the tales come to life in all their glittering, macabre brilliance – a delight for children and adults alike.These Grimm Tales, adapted for the stage by Philip Wilson from Philip Pullman's version of the original tales, were first performed as immersive storytelling experiences underneath Shoreditch Town Hall, London, in 2014, and Bargehouse on the South Bank in 2015. They also offer plentiful opportunities for youth theatres, schools and amateur companies looking for a vivid new version of the classic fairytales.'A genuine delight… a compelling and brilliant collection for varying abilities, rich with imagination… gives teachers versions of these stories that would work with any year group'— Teaching Drama'Beautifully done, and thrilling to stumble upon... atmospheric to the point of inspiring awe'— Telegraph'A magic box of glittering surprises'— The Times

Author Biography

Philip Wilson is a theatre director and former Artistic Director of Salisbury Playhouse (2007–11).Philip Pullman is the author of several best-selling books, most notably the fantasy trilogy His Dark Materials, its companion trilogy The Book of Dust, and the fictionalised biography of Jesus, The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ.He was born in Norwich, England, in 1946 and grew up in Zimbabwe and Wales. He worked as a teacher for many years and his first children's novel, Count Karlstein, came out in 1982. The Ruby in the Smoke, the first of the Sally Lockhart quartet of Victorian thrillers, was published in 1985.He has won many awards for his children's books, including the Carnegie Medal, the Guardian Children's Book Award, the Smarties Prize, the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, the Whitbread Book of the Year Award and a CBE. His acclaimed fantasy trilogy, His Dark Materials (Scholastic Books in the UK and Knopf in the US), comprising Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass, has been published in thirty-nine languages, and even in graphic novel form (with the French publishers, Gallimard).His other books for children and young adults include Clockwork, I Was a Rat!, and The New Cut Gang books; Thunderbolt's Waxwork and The Gas-Fitter's Ball.In 2010 he published his controversial number-one bestseller The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ.He was knighted in 2019 for services to literature.(Author photo by KT Bruce)

Table of Contents

The First Set of TalesLittle Red Riding HoodRapunzelThe Three Snake LeavesHans-my-HedgehogThe Juniper Tree The Second Set of TalesThe Frog King, or Iron HeinrichThe Three Little Men in the WoodsThousandfursThe Goose Girl at the SpringHansel and GretelFaithful JohannesThe Donkey Cabbage

Review

'A genuine delight… a compelling and brilliant collection for varying abilities, rich with imagination… gives teachers versions of these stories that would work with any year group' * Teaching Drama *'Beautifully done, and thrilling to stumble upon... atmospheric to the point of inspiring awe' * Telegraph *'A magic box of glittering surprises' * The Times *

Long Description

What is that, trailing your footsteps, breathing softly down your neck? Rediscover the magic and wonder of the original Grimm Tales, retold by master-storyteller Philip Pullman. In this stage version by Philip Wilson, you'll meet the familiar characters - Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel - and some unexpected ones too, such as Hans-My-Hedgehog, the Goose Girl at the Spring and the remarkable Thousandfurs. Full of deliciously dark twists and turns, the tales come to life in all their glittering, macabre brilliance - a delight for children and adults alike. These Grimm Tales were first performed as immersive storytelling experiences underneath Shoreditch Town Hall, London, in 2014, and Bargehouse on the South Bank in 2015. They also offer plentiful opportunities for youth theatres, schools and amateur companies looking for a vivid new version of the classic fairytales.

Review Quote

'Beautifully done, and thrilling to stumble upon... atmospheric to the point of inspiring awe'

Competing Titles

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Details ISBN1848425082 Publisher Nick Hern Books Year 2016 ISBN-10 1848425082 ISBN-13 9781848425088 Format Paperback Media Book Imprint Nick Hern Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 822.92 Pages 192 Series NHB Modern Plays Language English Author Philip Wilson AU Release Date 2016-05-05 NZ Release Date 2016-05-05 Publication Date 2016-05-05 UK Release Date 2016-05-05 Edition Description stage version Audience General We've got this

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