Who is Noël Coward?
Noël Coward (1899–1973) Noel Coward virtually invented the concept of Englishness for the 20th century. An astounding polymath – dramatist, actor, writer, composer, lyricist, painter, and wit — he was defined by his Englishness as much as he defined it.
When did the Noël Coward Theatre open?
The Noël Coward Theatre in St Martin’s Lane, originally opened in 1903 as the New Theatre and later called the Albery, was renamed in his honour after extensive refurbishment, re-opening on 1 June 2006.
Who was Noël Coward’s first West End performance?
1920 Noël Coward made his West End debut as Bobbie Dermott in his own play I’ll Leave It to You. 1924 Sybil Thorndike created the role of Joan in G B Shaw’s play Saint Joan. It was described by the Daily Mail as ‘one of the great performances of our time’.
Was Noel Coward the first Brit pop star?
Noel Coward virtually invented the concept of Englishness for the 20th century. An astounding polymath – dramatist, actor, writer, composer, lyricist, painter, and wit — he was defined by his Englishness as much as he defined it. He was indeed the first Brit pop star, the first ambassador of “cool Britannia.” Even before his 1924 drugs-and-sex
