Precious Bane

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Mary Webb's glorous tale of loves lost and found in the wild countryside of early19th century England. A new world of industry and riches invades the idyllic peace of young Prue and Gideon Sarn's family farm, upsetting lifelong dreams and making wishes come true. Bryony Lavery brings this classic novel to life in a brand new stage adaptation, originally produced by Pentabus Theatre, incorporating large-scale choirs, in outdoor settings.

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Byrony Laveny has been hailed as "one of the UK's most important playwrights" by the Observer. Her other erecent plays include Frozen and adaptations of The Magic Toyshop and Behind the Scenes at the Museum. Her adaptation of the Finnish play Cherished Disappointments in Loce is also published by Oberon Books amd available from TCG.