Theatrical

Description

Title: Theatrical
Author: Maggie Harcourt
Publisher: Usborne Publishing (2018)
Format: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9781474940689
Theatrical by Maggie Harcourt is a sparkling, feel-good Young Adult contemporary novel that captures the magic, drama, and hard work that happens behind the velvet curtains of the theater. The story follows seventeen-year-old Hope, who lands a dream internship at the prestigious Regent Theatre in London during a major production. For Hope, whose life has always been shadowed by her father’s famous theatrical legacy, this is her chance to prove she belongs in the world of the arts—not on the stage, but behind the scenes.
As the production of a highly anticipated new play begins, Hope finds herself navigating the high-pressure environment of props, lighting, and eccentric personalities. The stakes are raised when she crosses paths with the show’s mysterious and charming leading man, Luke. While trying to keep her professional cool and hide her true identity from those who might judge her based on her surname, Hope begins to discover that real life can be just as dramatic and unpredictable as any scripted performance.
Maggie Harcourt perfectly captures the atmosphere of the London stage, from the dusty wings of the theater to the adrenaline of opening night. The novel explores themes of finding one’s own identity, the complexities of first love, and the passion required to pursue a career in the arts. It is a warm, witty, and romantic read that will appeal to anyone who has ever been enchanted by the stage or wondered what really happens after the house lights go down.