David Wilson

1937

London, United Kingdom

Wilson has also had a number of plays produced in the United Kingdom, both for children and adults. He has lived in France, Ghana, Germany and Switzerland, and for many years was a lecturer at the universities of Bristol and Konstanz (where he founded and ran the university theatre). He is widowed and has three grown-up children, and now lives in Taunton, Somerset. Wilson has had many books published in the United Kingdom. A number of these have also been translated into other languages. He also translates many works from French and German, ranging from children's books by Kirsten Boie to travel guides by Peter Sager, art history by Werner Hofmann, and literary theory by Wolfgang Iser. He is also a prolific playwright, writing both short and full-length works. A common theme appears to be sequels to works by Shakespeare. Shylock’s Revenge, a full-length sequel to The Merchant of Venice (Shakespearian–sized cast, first produced at University of Hamburg). Iago, The Villain of Venice, a full-length sequel to Othello (another large cast). Lear’s Fool / The Tragedy of Lady Macbeth. Two one-hour plays, exploring two of Shakespeare's most enigmatic characters. (4m, 1f and a minimum of 4m, 2f, first produced at the Jermyn Street Theatre, London) “Rewriting Shakespeare requires a fair amount of courage, not to mention talent – both of which David Henry Wilson appears to possess in considerable amounts” (West End Extra).

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Wilson was educated at Dulwich College and Pembroke College, Cambridge.

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Wilson has also had a number of plays produced in the United Kingdom, both for children and adults. He has lived in France, Ghana, Germany and Switzerland, and for many years was a lecturer at the universities of Bristol and Konstanz (where he founded and ran the university theatre). He is widowed and has three grown-up children, and now lives in Taunton, Somerset.

Wilson has had many books published in the United Kingdom.

A number of these have also been translated into other languages. He also translates many works from French and German, ranging from children's books by Kirsten Boie to travel guides by Peter Sager, art history by Werner Hofmann, and literary theory by Wolfgang Iser.

He is also a prolific playwright, writing both short and full-length works. A common theme appears to be sequels to works by Shakespeare.

Shylock’s Revenge, a full-length sequel to The Merchant of Venice (Shakespearian–sized cast, first produced at University of Hamburg).

Iago, The Villain of Venice, a full-length sequel to Othello (another large cast). Lear’s Fool / The Tragedy of Lady Macbeth. Two one-hour plays, exploring two of Shakespeare's most enigmatic characters.

(4m, 1f and a minimum of 4m, 2f, first produced at the Jermyn Street Theatre, London) “Rewriting Shakespeare requires a fair amount of courage, not to mention talent – both of which David Henry Wilson appears to possess in considerable amounts” (West End Extra).

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Excellent Beauty & other short plays, including How To Avoid A Tragedy, a 30-minute, happy-ending romp through Shakespeare's four great tragedies (3m, 1f, winner of the Hydrae Prize 2003) “Very witty, light and entertaining” (Royal Shakespeare Company).

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The Fastest Gun Alive The Fastest Gun Alive

The Fastest Gun Alive and Other Night Adventures The Fastest Gun Alive and Other Night Adventures

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- The Fastest Gun Alive and Other Night Adventures
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- The Fastest Gun Alive

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