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Please Please Me

By Tom Wright
Series: Modern Plays
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Brian Epstein and The Beatles. Their rise. His fall. When Brian Epstein steps into the Cavern Club, he finds more than just a band – he finds his life’s calling. Captivated by the charismatic frontman, John Lennon, Brian sets out to make the Fab Four the... Read More
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Please Please Me is the electrifying story of The Beatles’ meteoric rise and the hidden struggles of their beloved manager – the unsung, gay legend and ‘Fifth Beatle’, Brian Epstein.

Please Please Me is the electrifying story of The Beatles’ meteoric rise and the hidden struggles of their beloved manager – the unsung, gay legend and ‘Fifth Beatle’, Brian Epstein.

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Brian Epstein and The Beatles. Their rise. His fall.

When Brian Epstein steps into the Cavern Club, he finds more than just a band – he finds his life’s calling. Captivated by the charismatic frontman, John Lennon, Brian sets out to make the Fab Four the most famous group on earth.

But beyond the spotlight, he wrestles with secrets, longing, and love.

Please Please Me is the electrifying story of the hidden struggles of Brian Epstein – the unsung, gay legend and ‘Fifth Beatle’.

This edition was published to coincide with the Kiln Theatre production in April 2026.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350641488

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 April 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Methuen Drama

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 144

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About the Author

Tom Wright is a writer, director and dramaturg for theatre and film. He is currently the Artistic Director of Leeds Playhouse. In his previous role as Associate Artistic Director at Kiln Theatre, Tom worked closely with Artistic Directors Indhu Rubasingham and Amit Sharma on commissioning, developing, and programming new work, including contributions from acclaimed writers such as Marina Carr, Zadie Smith, and Ryan Calais Cameron, with productions successfully transferring to the Abbey Theatre (Dublin), Brooklyn Academy of Music (New York), and London’s West End. Tom also founded the Kiln’s Listen Local Writers Programmes, empowering first-time local writers to share their voices.

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