Talk:High Spirits (musical)

Madame Arcati[edit]

The lead section says that Madame A was upgraded from supporting to a leading role for the musical. Though it's arguably true that the original play revolves around Charles Condomine, and it is definitely true that Arcati began in Coward's mind as a small role for his friend Clemence Dane to play, in the finished play Arcati is surely a major character. Would it be truer to say that in the musical the role of Madame A is enhanced to make it the central one? Tim riley (talk) 15:48, 29 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, by all means make the change. -- Ssilvers (talk) 19:08, 29 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Recordings[edit]

Is it of sufficient interest to add that Coward himself recorded four numbers for Pye Records, UK? The four were "Something Tells Me"; "If I Gave You"; "Forever and a Day"; "Home Sweet Heaven". Original serial number of release not known, but reissued on LP on DRG SL 5180 in 1978. Tim riley (talk) 15:54, 29 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia to Tim - "Be Bold". -- Ssilvers (talk) 19:09, 29 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done. (Just realised I've had the LP for thirty years. Eheu fugaces!) I have tons of background stuff about the show on my shelves, Coward's diaries, letters etc. Will expand if wanted. In fact now I look at the main Noel Coward article I think it could do with a thorough going-over. Will volunteer if no-one objects. Tim riley (talk) 19:25, 29 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My good fellow, poor Coward is terribly underserved, currently, on Wikipedia. Anything you can do for him will be pro bono publico. Go forth in the name and spirit of Thespis, the muses, John Gay, Jimbo Wales and all that is good in the field of musical theatre entertainment, and do what you can! -- Ssilvers (talk) 19:37, 29 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]