Description
At the Globe, they're putting on a show. But the real drama is happening offstage.
When recently divorced and newly retired geography teacher Alfie Halliday joins a struggling London drama society to fill his empty evenings, he expects bad acting, questionable coffee, and the occasional theatrical meltdown.
He does not expect to memorise a Russian intelligence dead-drop hidden in the margins of Twelfth Night.
Suddenly, Alfie finds himself caught between a formidable director with secrets stretching back decades, a forgotten MI5 analyst working from the depths of a government basement, a retired spy who seems to communicate exclusively through Shakespeare, and a performance at Shakespeare's Globe that could change everything.
With the help of Debbie Gee, a sharp-witted wardrobe mistress who can spot trouble long before anyone else, Alfie discovers that being ordinary, forgettable, and relentlessly polite might be the perfect cover.
As rehearsals descend into chaos and the stakes rise far beyond opening night, Alfie must decide whether to stay safely in the wings or step into the spotlight of an international conspiracy.
Packed with humour, heart, theatrical mishaps and unexpected twists, Thespianage is a delightful comedy thriller about friendship, courage, second chances, and the extraordinary things ordinary people can achieve when the curtain goes up.
Perfect for readers who enjoy Richard Osman, Ben Aaronovitch, and tales where wit, mystery and British eccentricity take centre stage.
Details
Publisher - IGoddard
Language - English
Perfect Bound
Contributors
By author
Ian Goddard
Published Date - 2026-07-20
ISBN - 9781066831906
Dimensions - 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.8 cm
Page Count - 147
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