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'He is simply a phenomenon, and one that is unlikely to occur ever again in theatre history.' Terence RattiganIncludes an introduction by Martin Tickner and Coward's long-time companion, Graham Payn.Noel Coward invented the concept of celebrity and his life and work is still celebrated today.Coward's plays are regularly revived and are particularly popular with amateur dramatic groups.

About the Author

Noël Coward was born in Teddington, Middlesex, on 16 December 1899. His professional acting career began in 1911 and his writing career in 1918, and in the '50s he became a cabaret entertainer. In later years he lived in Bermuda and Switzerland, where he turned novelist. He was knighted in 1970, and died in Jamaica in 1973.