Stories from the life and work of Noël Coward, featuring unique glimpses into the Archive Trust’s collection alongside contributions from experts.
Work of the Month: The Rat Trap
On the 4th October, Coward’s first full-length play ‘The Rap Trap’ received a rare performance at the Guildhall Art Gallery…
Object Of The Month: Elaine Stritch’s Cigarette Case
Two examples of an iconic part of Coward’s style and the stories they contain…
Coward & British Identity
GUEST POST: Alyssa Sharp (FSU Student, International Affairs, ’22) on the links between Coward’s writing and British identity.
“What Could Be Duller Than That?”: Noël Coward and the Bright Young Things
GUEST POST: Rheanne Walton (FSU Student, Theatre, ’23) on Coward and the Bright Young Things.
Arcati Through The Ages
A look at 8 memorable interpretations of Madame Arcati over the last 80 years.
Arcati… Always
Robert Hazle celebrates Coward’s most popular character and looks at the medium behind the myth…
Blithe Spirit: Afterlife
Find out about some of many productions and adaptations of Blithe Spirit over the last 80 years.
Hail To Thee, Blithe Spirit!
A Look back at the original production of Blithe Spirit to celebrate 80 years since it arrived in the West End.
The views, opinions and analysis of guest contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Coward Estate, Foundation or Archive Trust