Theatre

= Theatre  = The novel was written by S. Maugham in 1937.


 * Julia Lambert is in her prime, the greatest actress in England. On stage she is a true professional, in full possession of her emotions. Off stage, however, she is bored with her husband, less disciplined about her behaviour. She is at first amused by the attentions of a shy but ambitious young fan, then thrilled by his persistence - and at last wildly but dangerously in love... Although Maugham is most celebrated as a novelist and shortstory writer, it was as a playwright that he first knew success. Theatre is both a tribute to a world from which he had retired and a persuasive testimony to his enthusiasm for drama and the stage.

1. W. Somerset Maugham. 2. Julia Lambert as a born actress. 3. The relationships of Julia Lambert and Tom Fennell. 4. Julia Lambert and Michael Gosselyn. 5. Julia’s double nature. 6. Tom Fennell. 7. Michael Gosselyn. 8. The week Julia spent in Cheltenham. 9. Jimmie Langton and his role in Julia’s life. 10. Julia and Michael during the war. 11. Julia and Dolly de Vries. 12. Julia Lambert and The Siddons Theatre. 13. The summer in the house of Taplow. 14. What could the house of Julia and Michael tell about them?
 * Examination Questions Term 5**

**Term 6** 1. Speak about the Sidons theatre(the choice of repertoire, actors, management and so on). 2. How did Julia manage to overcome her love for Tom? 3. The double nature of Julia Lambert. 4. Michael as Julia’s husband and closest friend. 5. Roger and Julia. 6. The life of a famous actress. 7. Julia’s thoughts on theatre and the role of an actress in it. 8. Tom Fennel, his dreams and doubts. 9. The role of Evie in the novel **//Theatre//**. 10. Julia’s friends and the circle of acquaintance. 11. Julia and Charles. 12. Julia and Avice Crichton. 13. Julia’s recovery in France. 14. Tell about your impressions of the novel **//Theatre//**. || ||