Thanks to Ceri for the reminder about this upcoming event. Ed
Smee is known to theatre, television and film audiences, including an appearance in The English Patient, directed by Anthony Minghella.
In addition to the theatre performance, Smee will be introducing the screening of The English Patient at Quay Arts on Thursday 17th October at 7.30pm
The secret life of William Somerset Maugham
In a career that bridged Oscar Wilde and James Bond, do not miss the chance to catch this secret life of the writer William Somerset Maugham, originally performed at the New End Theatre in London.
From his luxury home on the French Riviera, acclaimed author and millionaire W Somerset Maugham entertained the great and the good, royalty, prostitutes, stars, the literati, and his one great love.
Celebrated in his lifetime for classics such as The Razors Edge, Of Human Bondage, The Painted Veil, Cakes and Ale and The Letter, Maugham’s life was one of startling contrasts and controversy. In Mr Maugham at Home, biographer Anthony Curtis brings to light the reserve, stoicism, stammer and sexual ambivalence, which lay behind Maugham’s glamour and success.
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Mr Maugham at Home has two performances at Quay Arts; Saturday 19th October at 8pm and Sunday 20th October at 3pm. Tickets are available from the Box Office and are £11 advance or £13 on the door.
