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Author_Tom Wright
Brian Epstein
British playwright
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contemporary theatre
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Fab Four
John Lennon
Kiln Theatre
LGBTQ
The Beatles
Product details
- ISBN 9781350641488
- Weight: 140g
- Dimensions: 128 x 196mm
- Publication Date: 21 Apr 2026
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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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.
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.
