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Blue Beard

Blue Beard

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Blue Beard the Magician is a dark and murderous tale of curiosity, consent, violence, and vengeance, brought to life by Emma Rice's theatrical wonder and signature sleight of hand. This edition was published to coincide with Wise Children's 2024 tour.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 72 pages
Publication date: 08 February 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC


Blue Beard the Magician captivates audiences with his mesmerizing performances, leaving hearts racing and pupils dilating. With a mere wink, a stroke, and a flick, he effortlessly makes things disappear, leaving everyone in awe. Cards, coins, scarves, and even women vanish without a trace, leaving behind a trail of mystery and intrigue. However, his reign of terror comes to an end when his young bride discovers his dark and murderous secret. Enraged and determined to bring him to justice, she gathers all her strength, intelligence, and the support of her sisters to confront Blue Beard and bring an end to his tyrannical rule.

Emma Rice, the talented author behind this captivating tale, infuses it with her own brand of theatrical wonder. Through her skilled sleight of hand, Blue Beard delves into themes of curiosity, consent, violence, and vengeance, all presented through an intoxicating lens of music, wit, and tender truth. This edition of the story was published in conjunction with Wise Childrens 2024 tour, a co-production between Birmingham Rep, HOME Manchester, Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, and York Theatre Royal.

Blue Beard's tale is a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences, reminding us of the power of curiosity, the importance of consent, and the consequences of violence. Emma Rice's masterful storytelling and theatrical prowess bring this tale to life, leaving a lasting impression on anyone who experiences it.

Weight: 90g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350476486

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