Carpe Jugulum: The Play

by Stephen Briggs, Terry Pratchett

A play based on Terry Pratchett's Carpe Jugulum

Genres: Fantasy, Humor, Drama, Plays, Science Fiction Fantasy, Fiction, Comedy

Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Stephen Briggs is a British writer of subsidiary works and merchandise surrounding Terry Pratchett's comic fantasy Discworld. He is also a narrator of many Discworld audiobooks
who graduated from Curtin University with a double major in Theatre Arts and Creative Writing before attending WAPPA and studying Broadcasting. Midway through his time there he decided he didn't want to be a journo and moved to Sydney to join RMK Voice Productions. Stephen has voiced countless campaigns and appeared in numerous professional plays. He has written and directed six short films, one of which, Whatever it Takes, satirises the Voice Over business.

Please note that there is a separate Stephen^^Briggs whose area of expertise is psychotherapy.

Reviews

[[ J o ] · Rating 3 out of 5]

[ to review at a later date - perhaps even re-read and review at a later date as well, though not urgent ]

[Verity W · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's been a long time since I read Carpe Jugulum the book - and this has reminded me how much fun Lancre and the witches are. I'd love to see a stage production of this - or any of the other Briggs adaptations.

[Sophie Trevitt · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a delight. Nanny Ogg is one of the most wonderful characters I've ever met. This was a joyful, playful romp through the world of witches, kings and vampires; good and evil (and the murky in-between), and even a bit of coming-of-age...

[Gasmask Dandy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not my favorite Pratchett book. But not bad either.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love re-reading all of terry pratchett's books. this one is included in my "enjoyable re-reads".

[Luna Erica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very witty, very English, and as powerful as a trio of witches. Even though we never got to perform it, this play will always have a special place in my heart.

[Em · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read Terry Pratchetts book when I was studying for my BTEC diploma in the performance arts. It was and still remains to this dby, the only book I have read by this author. We did a play based on this book which I did find extremely enjoyable but the genre is one I am not so familiar with hence the low rating. I did love the witches and a line I still remember vividly is:
'Inside every fat girl they say, is a thin girl trying to get out' and this particular witch has a thin girl inside her who is the complete opposite; whereas she's endearing, her inner witch is less than charming. I haven't studied this book for the past ten years so you will have to excuse my vague review. It has vampires and witches and primarily focuses on the battles that elude between them both. The books primary theme is folklore and myth but contains humour and action. If you love vampires, action, mythology, humour, wit and witches then this could be a good read for you.
happy reading!
emma x

[Benjamin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Terry Pratchett always has decent books, and the humor+fantasy combination is unique and enjoyable. I really can't remember much about this one, other than the title, and the vampires. But it was good.

[Jenny Burridge · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent.

[Marcia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love re-reading all of terry pratchett's books. this one is included in my "enjoyable re-reads".

[Siri · Rating 4 out of 5]

I realy love Vetenary.

[Bonnie Dale Keck · Rating 5 out of 5]

40 of so books, different collections, some audio, it's pratchett, read and heard some as well, all. Dates wrong.