West End by the Sea
Lynne Truss introduces a series of theatrical short stories, specially commissioned to celebrate the bicentenary of the Theatre Royal, Brighton
West End by the Sea - A Stage in Life
Lynne Truss introduces a series of theatrical short stories. A Stage in Life, by Cathy Feeny. Penelope Keith plays Amy Sedgwick, a thrice-married Victorian actress.
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West End by the Sea - Bela in Brighton
Lynne Truss introduces a series of theatrical short stories. In 1951, Bela Lugosi visited Brighton to play Count Dracula.
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West End by the Sea - Marlene and Me
By Eric Pringle. A suicidal manservant's life is transformed when he sees Marlene Dietrich on stage in 1965. Read by Struan Rodger.
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West End by the Sea - Nell's First Night
Lynne Truss introduces a series of theatrical stories. In Roy Apps's tale, there can be no better way for Nell to give her god-daughter a treat than to take her to a proper theatre.
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West End by the Sea - The Road to Ruin
Lynne Truss introduces a series of theatrical short stories. 1/5: The Road to Ruin, by John Peacock. It's 1813, and the stage doorman tells a tale of backstage lust and treachery.
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