Jonathan Coe and Richard Cameron on Stage at Birmingham Rep
Author Jonathan Coe and playwright Richard Cameron join presenter Matthew Sweet in a programme recorded in front of an audience at Birmingham Repertory Theatre.
Jonathan Coe, author of books including The Rotters' Club, What a Carve Up and his most recent novel Number 11, joins playwright Richard Cameron and presenter Matthew Sweet in a programme recorded in front of an audience at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre.
Jonathan Coe's 2001 novel, The Rotters' Club, depicts teenage life in Birmingham in the 1970s, against a backdrop of strikes at the local car factories. It's been adapted for the stage by Richard Cameron - whose other plays include The Glee Club and Can't Stand Up For Falling Down. They discuss the difference between page and stage, assess the sexual and racial politics of the time and consider the cultural influence of Britain's second city.
Producer: Craig Templeton Smith.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewed Guest | Jonathan Coe |
| Actor | Richard Cameron |
| Presenter | Matthew Sweet |
| Producer | Craig Templeton Smith |
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- Tue 12 Apr 201622:00BBC Radio 3
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