Peter Sutton's Elgar & Alice published

The script of the acclaimed play Elgar and Alice by Lunarman Peter Sutton has just been published, and can be obtained directly from the publishers severnpix.

Elgar and Alice was first performed at the Swan Theatre, Worcester on 5th June 2007 to mark the composer's 150th anniversary.

"Very neat. It's neatly done, altogether" (Oxford Times) . . . "A skilful job of weaving historical information and Elgar's relections on his art, into a plausible picture of the Elgars at home" (Birmingham Post) . . . "My wife and I were absolutely bowled over by your play about Elgar. A really marvellous achievement" (Sir Charles Mackerras) . . . "Congratulations for Elgar and Alice" (Hilary Elgar).

The book includes a personal account by Gerald Harper of his creation of the role of Sir Edward Elgar.