A Little Life: Hanya Yanagihara's novel hits the stage in London
A Little Life: Hanya Yanagihara's novel hits the stage in London
Image source, Charlie GrayBy Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter
A novel that developed a passion with young audiences will be adapted for the stage in a new West End production starring James Norton.
A Little Life, by Hanya Yanagihara, follows four classmates from 'a small American university who move to New York to pursue their careers. It deals with complex themes such as abuse, race, privilege, sexuality, friendship and addiction.
The novel was selected for the 2015 Booker Prize. It didn't win, but became a word-of-mouth success after striking a chord with young people - something that can rarely be said for the types of books normally shortlisted for the prestigious prize. literature.
A Little Life's devoted fanbase includes singer Dua Lipa, who interviewed Yanagihara for her podcast, telling her the book had "changed her life ".
Image source, Charlie GrayBy Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter
A novel that developed a passion with young audiences will be adapted for the stage in a new West End production starring James Norton.
A Little Life, by Hanya Yanagihara, follows four classmates from 'a small American university who move to New York to pursue their careers. It deals with complex themes such as abuse, race, privilege, sexuality, friendship and addiction.
The novel was selected for the 2015 Booker Prize. It didn't win, but became a word-of-mouth success after striking a chord with young people - something that can rarely be said for the types of books normally shortlisted for the prestigious prize. literature.
A Little Life's devoted fanbase includes singer Dua Lipa, who interviewed Yanagihara for her podcast, telling her the book had "changed her life ".
Image source, Charlie Gray
