The Furtive Fortunes of Fickle Fate

Name: The Furtive Fortunes of Fickle Fate
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By Neville Thurgood

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Born in 1919 in Great Britain, Thurgood always knew it was his destiny to act and be on (or behind) the stage, and has even traced a distant ancestor who performed at the court of King Henry VIII. From auspicious beginnings, entertaining his parents' friends at a family gathering with a full rendition of Gentle Jesus Meek and Mild, recently learned at Sunday School, to a career spanning fifty years and nearly 60 plays, Thurgood was a born entertainer. The Furtive Fortunes of Fickle Fate, a memoir, gives a fascinating insight into a half-century of theatre, film and TV from the perspective of an actor, director, stage-manager and all-round thespian, Nevil Thurgood. Thurgood s memories vividly evoke a bygone era of 1930s music hall, vaudeville and pantomime, and progress to the present day, with wry observations of how the industry and its players are changing. Throughout the book, which reads as a series of anecdotes and recollections, Thurgood modestly lists his achievements and experiences and whilst never claiming to have been a leading light in the theatre world, proudly recalls his brief touches with fame. Thurgood has an astonishing memory, the most inspiring reason behind memoirs such as these. The charm of this book comes through engagingly from Thurgood s energy, passion and humour, making this an interesting and insightful piece of history.

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Languages:: Published: English , Original: English
Number of Pages:: 135
Publisher:: Melrose Books
Publication Date:: 2006-10-01
Weight:: 362 g

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