Home Chat: The Noël Coward Podcast
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About Home Chat: The Noël Coward Podcast
The Noël Coward Foundation burrows through theatre history via the plays of one of the UK's most prolific writers.
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- 9 Jun 2025
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- 14 Oct 2026
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14 Oct 2026
Al Hirschfeld: Illustrator to the stars
Over an 80-year career, Al Hirschfeld drew the great and good of Broadway, Hollywood and beyond, from Laurel and Hardy to Whoopi Goldberg and, of course, Noël Coward. James sat down with the Creative Director of the Al Hirschfeld Foundation, David Leopold, to discuss the artist's life and legacy through four drawings. See the free online exhibition, Men About Town: Hirschfeld Draws Noël Coward here (https://www.alhirschfeldfoundation.org/digital-exhibitions/men-about-town). Order the Al Hirschfeld Foundation's new book, Hirschfeld's Icons, at their online store. (https://www.alhirschfeldfoundationshop.org/stage/product/preorder-hirschfelds-icons-poster-book/) ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD FOUNDATION The Noël Coward Foundation (https://www.noelcoward.com/foundation) was set up as a charitable trust in 2000 by Graham Payn and Dany Dasto. Its aim is to award grants to educational and professional development projects across the performing arts and to continue the keen interest Coward himself took in charitable work during his lifetime. The Foundation is proud to support a diverse range of outstanding organisations working in theatre, music, playwriting, technical training, academic research and many other areas. ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD ARCHIVE TRUST Coward’s work remains an essential resource for 21st Century researchers, practitioners, students and enthusiasts worldwide. The mission of the Noël Coward Archive Trust (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) is to preserve Coward’s legacy and influence by making publicly available materials from Coward’s lifetime through accessible, sustainable cultural heritage practices. Both our physical archive and digital collection are fully searchable in a directory of over 15,000 items held within the Noël Coward Archive, which will soon be available as both finding aid and digital catalogue. We also provide tours and research support for those who wish to learn more about his life and work. BOOK A TOUR (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) INSTAGRAM (https://www.instagram.com/sirnoelcoward/) FACEBOOK (https://www.facebook.com/noelcowardauthor)
30 Sept 2026
The 1930s Crises: Conversation Piece and Operette
Host James Harvey is joined by Coward expert Julie Gambling to delve into the works of one of the UK's best-loved and most prolific writers. This week - two Coward musicals from the 1930s accidentally encompass the biggest crises of the decade. New episodes every two weeks. Subscribe now! ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD FOUNDATION The Noël Coward Foundation (https://www.noelcoward.com/foundation) was set up as a charitable trust in 2000 by Graham Payn and Dany Dasto. Its aim is to award grants to educational and professional development projects across the performing arts and to continue the keen interest Coward himself took in charitable work during his lifetime. The Foundation is proud to support a diverse range of outstanding organisations working in theatre, music, playwriting, technical training, academic research and many other areas. ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD ARCHIVE TRUST Coward’s work remains an essential resource for 21st Century researchers, practitioners, students and enthusiasts worldwide. The mission of the Noël Coward Archive Trust (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) is to preserve Coward’s legacy and influence by making publicly available materials from Coward’s lifetime through accessible, sustainable cultural heritage practices. Both our physical archive and digital collection are fully searchable in a directory of over 15,000 items held within the Noël Coward Archive, which will soon be available as both finding aid and digital catalogue. We also provide tours and research support for those who wish to learn more about his life and work. BOOK A TOUR (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) INSTAGRAM (https://www.instagram.com/sirnoelcoward/) FACEBOOK (https://www.facebook.com/noelcowardauthor)
16 Sept 2026
Private Lives: Breaking records
Host James Harvey is joined by Coward expert Julie Gambling to delve into the works of one of the UK's best-loved and most prolific writers. This week - Coward's most famous play(?) James and Julie avoid coming to blows in a look back at the history of one of theatre's most beloved comedies. New episodes every two weeks. Subscribe now! ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD FOUNDATION The Noël Coward Foundation (https://www.noelcoward.com/foundation) was set up as a charitable trust in 2000 by Graham Payn and Dany Dasto. Its aim is to award grants to educational and professional development projects across the performing arts and to continue the keen interest Coward himself took in charitable work during his lifetime. The Foundation is proud to support a diverse range of outstanding organisations working in theatre, music, playwriting, technical training, academic research and many other areas. ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD ARCHIVE TRUST Coward’s work remains an essential resource for 21st Century researchers, practitioners, students and enthusiasts worldwide. The mission of the Noël Coward Archive Trust (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) is to preserve Coward’s legacy and influence by making publicly available materials from Coward’s lifetime through accessible, sustainable cultural heritage practices. Both our physical archive and digital collection are fully searchable in a directory of over 15,000 items held within the Noël Coward Archive, which will soon be available as both finding aid and digital catalogue. We also provide tours and research support for those who wish to learn more about his life and work. BOOK A TOUR (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) INSTAGRAM (https://www.instagram.com/sirnoelcoward/) FACEBOOK (https://www.facebook.com/noelcowardauthor)
2 Sept 2026
Still Life at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Host James Harvey is joined by the creative team behind a new immersive production of Coward's Still Life, served with afternoon tea and live music at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane this September. A chance meeting between two married strangers blossoms into a secretive love affair in Coward's railway station drama. Get your STILL LIFE tickets here! (https://lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/still-life/) ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD FOUNDATION The Noël Coward Foundation (https://www.noelcoward.com/foundation) was set up as a charitable trust in 2000 by Graham Payn and Dany Dasto. Its aim is to award grants to educational and professional development projects across the performing arts and to continue the keen interest Coward himself took in charitable work during his lifetime. The Foundation is proud to support a diverse range of outstanding organisations working in theatre, music, playwriting, technical training, academic research and many other areas. ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD ARCHIVE TRUST Coward’s work remains an essential resource for 21st Century researchers, practitioners, students and enthusiasts worldwide. The mission of the Noël Coward Archive Trust (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) is to preserve Coward’s legacy and influence by making publicly available materials from Coward’s lifetime through accessible, sustainable cultural heritage practices. Both our physical archive and digital collection are fully searchable in a directory of over 15,000 items held within the Noël Coward Archive, which will soon be available as both finding aid and digital catalogue. We also provide tours and research support for those who wish to learn more about his life and work. BOOK A TOUR (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) INSTAGRAM (https://www.instagram.com/sirnoelcoward/) FACEBOOK (https://www.facebook.com/noelcowardauthor) Coward songs reproduced courtesy of Warner Chappell Music. (https://warnerchappell.com)
22 Jul 2026
Present Indicative: An Extract from Coward's Autobiography
Downton Abbey star Arty Froushan reads an extract from the first volume of Noël Coward's autobiography, Present Indicative, in a brand new audiobook recording from Bloomsbury Publishing. Plus, an update on Home Chat season 3! BUY PRESENT INDICATIVE HERE (https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/present-indicative-9781350609594/) BUY FUTURE INDEFINITE HERE (https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/future-indefinite-9780413773937/) ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD FOUNDATION The Noël Coward Foundation (https://www.noelcoward.com/foundation) was set up as a charitable trust in 2000 by Graham Payn and Dany Dasto. Its aim is to award grants to educational and professional development projects across the performing arts and to continue the keen interest Coward himself took in charitable work during his lifetime. The Foundation is proud to support a diverse range of outstanding organisations working in theatre, music, playwriting, technical training, academic research and many other areas. ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD ARCHIVE TRUST Coward’s work remains an essential resource for 21st Century researchers, practitioners, students and enthusiasts worldwide. The mission of the Noël Coward Archive Trust (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) is to preserve Coward’s legacy and influence by making publicly available materials from Coward’s lifetime through accessible, sustainable cultural heritage practices. Both our physical archive and digital collection are fully searchable in a directory of over 15,000 items held within the Noël Coward Archive, which will soon be available as both finding aid and digital catalogue. We also provide tours and research support for those who wish to learn more about his life and work. BOOK A TOUR (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) INSTAGRAM (https://www.instagram.com/sirnoelcoward/) FACEBOOK (https://www.facebook.com/noelcowardauthor) Coward songs reproduced courtesy of Warner Chappell Music. (https://warnerchappell.com)
21 Jan 2026
The Rat Trap at Park Theatre: Marital difficulties
Host James Harvey is joined by the creative team behind a new reimagining of Coward's The Rat Trap (writer Bill Rosenfield, director Kirsty Patrick Ward and producer Ashley Cook) to talk married life, bitter arguments and rodent metaphors. "In fashionable 1920s Belgravia, Sheila, a talented novelist, and Keld, an aspiring playwright, embark on married life. Both are fiercely ambitious, but when Keld’s career takes off and Sheila’s doesn’t, professional jealousy and an affair have a devastating effect on their marriage." We'll be back with regular episodes very soon - subscribe now! Get your RAT TRAP tickets here! (https://parktheatre.co.uk/events/the-rat-trap/) ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD FOUNDATION The Noël Coward Foundation (https://www.noelcoward.com/foundation) was set up as a charitable trust in 2000 by Graham Payn and Dany Dasto. Its aim is to award grants to educational and professional development projects across the performing arts and to continue the keen interest Coward himself took in charitable work during his lifetime. The Foundation is proud to support a diverse range of outstanding organisations working in theatre, music, playwriting, technical training, academic research and many other areas. ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD ARCHIVE TRUST Coward’s work remains an essential resource for 21st Century researchers, practitioners, students and enthusiasts worldwide. The mission of the Noël Coward Archive Trust (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) is to preserve Coward’s legacy and influence by making publicly available materials from Coward’s lifetime through accessible, sustainable cultural heritage practices. Both our physical archive and digital collection are fully searchable in a directory of over 15,000 items held within the Noël Coward Archive, which will soon be available as both finding aid and digital catalogue. We also provide tours and research support for those who wish to learn more about his life and work. BOOK A TOUR (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) INSTAGRAM (https://www.instagram.com/sirnoelcoward/) FACEBOOK (https://www.facebook.com/noelcowardauthor) Coward songs reproduced courtesy of Warner Chappell Music. (https://warnerchappell.com)
20 Dec 2025
A Christmas Coward
Host James Harvey is joined by Coward expert Julie Gambling to delve into the works of one of the UK's best-loved and most prolific writers. It's a festive special this week, as we dive into piles of correspondence from Coward over the Christmas period. It's worse news for Jamaica's mules than you might expect... New episodes coming in the new year. Subscribe now! ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD FOUNDATION The Noël Coward Foundation (https://www.noelcoward.com/foundation) was set up as a charitable trust in 2000 by Graham Payn and Dany Dasto. Its aim is to award grants to educational and professional development projects across the performing arts and to continue the keen interest Coward himself took in charitable work during his lifetime. The Foundation is proud to support a diverse range of outstanding organisations working in theatre, music, playwriting, technical training, academic research and many other areas. ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD ARCHIVE TRUST Coward’s work remains an essential resource for 21st Century researchers, practitioners, students and enthusiasts worldwide. The mission of the Noël Coward Archive Trust (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) is to preserve Coward’s legacy and influence by making publicly available materials from Coward’s lifetime through accessible, sustainable cultural heritage practices. Both our physical archive and digital collection are fully searchable in a directory of over 15,000 items held within the Noël Coward Archive, which will soon be available as both finding aid and digital catalogue. We also provide tours and research support for those who wish to learn more about his life and work. BOOK A TOUR (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) INSTAGRAM (https://www.instagram.com/sirnoelcoward/) FACEBOOK (https://www.facebook.com/noelcowardauthor)
7 Nov 2025
Brief Encounter: Grit in the eye
Host James Harvey is joined by Coward expert Julie Gambling to delve into the works of one of the UK's best-loved and most prolific writers. Our second season is all about Coward on the big screen - from disastrous adaptations of his plays to working with the leading lights of the British film industry. This week we've come back to Coward's final collaboration with legendary director David Lean: Brief Encounter. Tissues ready, everyone! New episodes every two weeks. Subscribe now! ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD FOUNDATION The Noël Coward Foundation (https://www.noelcoward.com/foundation) was set up as a charitable trust in 2000 by Graham Payn and Dany Dasto. Its aim is to award grants to educational and professional development projects across the performing arts and to continue the keen interest Coward himself took in charitable work during his lifetime. The Foundation is proud to support a diverse range of outstanding organisations working in theatre, music, playwriting, technical training, academic research and many other areas. ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD ARCHIVE TRUST Coward’s work remains an essential resource for 21st Century researchers, practitioners, students and enthusiasts worldwide. The mission of the Noël Coward Archive Trust (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) is to preserve Coward’s legacy and influence by making publicly available materials from Coward’s lifetime through accessible, sustainable cultural heritage practices. Both our physical archive and digital collection are fully searchable in a directory of over 15,000 items held within the Noël Coward Archive, which will soon be available as both finding aid and digital catalogue. We also provide tours and research support for those who wish to learn more about his life and work. BOOK A TOUR (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) INSTAGRAM (https://www.instagram.com/sirnoelcoward/) FACEBOOK (https://www.facebook.com/noelcowardauthor)
24 Oct 2025
In Which We Serve: Coward's Second World War
Host James Harvey is joined by Coward expert Julie Gambling to delve into the plays of one of the UK's best-loved and most prolific writers. Our second season is all about Coward on the big screen - from disastrous adaptations of his plays to working with the leading lights of the British film industry. This week Coward goes to war as a stoic naval captain in his patriotic war drama, In Which We Serve. New episodes every two weeks. Subscribe now! ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD FOUNDATION The Noël Coward Foundation (https://www.noelcoward.com/foundation) was set up as a charitable trust in 2000 by Graham Payn and Dany Dasto. Its aim is to award grants to educational and professional development projects across the performing arts and to continue the keen interest Coward himself took in charitable work during his lifetime. The Foundation is proud to support a diverse range of outstanding organisations working in theatre, music, playwriting, technical training, academic research and many other areas. ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD ARCHIVE TRUST Coward’s work remains an essential resource for 21st Century researchers, practitioners, students and enthusiasts worldwide. The mission of the Noël Coward Archive Trust (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) is to preserve Coward’s legacy and influence by making publicly available materials from Coward’s lifetime through accessible, sustainable cultural heritage practices. Both our physical archive and digital collection are fully searchable in a directory of over 15,000 items held within the Noël Coward Archive, which will soon be available as both finding aid and digital catalogue. We also provide tours and research support for those who wish to learn more about his life and work. BOOK A TOUR (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) INSTAGRAM (https://www.instagram.com/sirnoelcoward/) FACEBOOK (https://www.facebook.com/noelcowardauthor)
16 Oct 2025
Patricia Routledge on Coward
Dame Patricia Routledge passed away earlier this month at the age of 96. A leading star of stage and screen, she was a Coward fan and a Coward performer throughout her life, and spoke to the Noël Coward Foundation in 2023 about her career and memories of The Master. New episodes of Home Chat every two weeks. Subscribe now! ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD FOUNDATION The Noël Coward Foundation (https://www.noelcoward.com/foundation) was set up as a charitable trust in 2000 by Graham Payn and Dany Dasto. Its aim is to award grants to educational and professional development projects across the performing arts and to continue the keen interest Coward himself took in charitable work during his lifetime. The Foundation is proud to support a diverse range of outstanding organisations working in theatre, music, playwriting, technical training, academic research and many other areas. ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD ARCHIVE TRUST Coward’s work remains an essential resource for 21st Century researchers, practitioners, students and enthusiasts worldwide. The mission of the Noël Coward Archive Trust (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) is to preserve Coward’s legacy and influence by making publicly available materials from Coward’s lifetime through accessible, sustainable cultural heritage practices. Both our physical archive and digital collection are fully searchable in a directory of over 15,000 items held within the Noël Coward Archive, which will soon be available as both finding aid and digital catalogue. We also provide tours and research support for those who wish to learn more about his life and work. BOOK A TOUR (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) INSTAGRAM (https://www.instagram.com/sirnoelcoward/) FACEBOOK (https://www.facebook.com/noelcowardauthor)
26 Sept 2025
Cavalcade: What is war good for?
Host James Harvey is joined by Coward experts Julie Gambling and Robert Hazle to delve into the plays of one of the UK's best-loved and most prolific writers. Our second season is all about Coward on the big screen - from disastrous adaptations of his plays to working with the leading lights of the British film industry. This week, it's the turn of the playwright's Best Picture-winning epic, Cavalcade. New episodes every two weeks. Subscribe now! ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD FOUNDATION The Noël Coward Foundation (https://www.noelcoward.com/foundation) was set up as a charitable trust in 2000 by Graham Payn and Dany Dasto. Its aim is to award grants to educational and professional development projects across the performing arts and to continue the keen interest Coward himself took in charitable work during his lifetime. The Foundation is proud to support a diverse range of outstanding organisations working in theatre, music, playwriting, technical training, academic research and many other areas. ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD ARCHIVE TRUST Coward’s work remains an essential resource for 21st Century researchers, practitioners, students and enthusiasts worldwide. The mission of the Noël Coward Archive Trust (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) is to preserve Coward’s legacy and influence by making publicly available materials from Coward’s lifetime through accessible, sustainable cultural heritage practices. Both our physical archive and digital collection are fully searchable in a directory of over 15,000 items held within the Noël Coward Archive, which will soon be available as both finding aid and digital catalogue. We also provide tours and research support for those who wish to learn more about his life and work. BOOK A TOUR (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) INSTAGRAM (https://www.instagram.com/sirnoelcoward/) FACEBOOK (https://www.facebook.com/noelcowardauthor)
12 Sept 2025
Coward's Downton Abbey: Arty Froushan interview
BONUS EPISODE! James Harvey sits down with Noël Coward himself, Arty Froushan. Arty plays Coward in the new film, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, and this episode discusses his preparation, acting technique, and why he keeps playing playwrights. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale arrives in UK cinemas from 12th September. New episodes of Home Chat every two weeks. Subscribe now! ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD FOUNDATION The Noël Coward Foundation (https://www.noelcoward.com/foundation) was set up as a charitable trust in 2000 by Graham Payn and Dany Dasto. Its aim is to award grants to educational and professional development projects across the performing arts and to continue the keen interest Coward himself took in charitable work during his lifetime. The Foundation is proud to support a diverse range of outstanding organisations working in theatre, music, playwriting, technical training, academic research and many other areas. ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD ARCHIVE TRUST Coward’s work remains an essential resource for 21st Century researchers, practitioners, students and enthusiasts worldwide. The mission of the Noël Coward Archive Trust (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) is to preserve Coward’s legacy and influence by making publicly available materials from Coward’s lifetime through accessible, sustainable cultural heritage practices. Both our physical archive and digital collection are fully searchable in a directory of over 15,000 items held within the Noël Coward Archive, which will soon be available as both finding aid and digital catalogue. We also provide tours and research support for those who wish to learn more about his life and work. BOOK A TOUR (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) INSTAGRAM (https://www.instagram.com/sirnoelcoward/) FACEBOOK (https://www.facebook.com/noelcowardauthor)
5 Sept 2025
Bitter Sweet: Facing the Music
Host James Harvey is joined by Coward experts Julie Gambling and Robert Hazle to delve into the plays of one of the UK's best-loved and most prolific writers. Our second season is all about Coward on the big screen - from disastrous adaptations of his plays to working with the leading lights of the British film industry. This week, to celebrate its appearance on the big screen in the upcoming Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, we're looking at Coward's smash-hit musical with the same plot as Titanic: Bitter Sweet. New episodes every two weeks. Subscribe now! ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD FOUNDATION The Noël Coward Foundation (https://www.noelcoward.com/foundation) was set up as a charitable trust in 2000 by Graham Payn and Dany Dasto. Its aim is to award grants to educational and professional development projects across the performing arts and to continue the keen interest Coward himself took in charitable work during his lifetime. The Foundation is proud to support a diverse range of outstanding organisations working in theatre, music, playwriting, technical training, academic research and many other areas. ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD ARCHIVE TRUST Coward’s work remains an essential resource for 21st Century researchers, practitioners, students and enthusiasts worldwide. The mission of the Noël Coward Archive Trust (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) is to preserve Coward’s legacy and influence by making publicly available materials from Coward’s lifetime through accessible, sustainable cultural heritage practices. Both our physical archive and digital collection are fully searchable in a directory of over 15,000 items held within the Noël Coward Archive, which will soon be available as both finding aid and digital catalogue. We also provide tours and research support for those who wish to learn more about his life and work. BOOK A TOUR (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) INSTAGRAM (https://www.instagram.com/sirnoelcoward/) FACEBOOK (https://www.facebook.com/noelcowardauthor)
27 Aug 2025
Introducing Home Chat Season Two!
Introducing Home Chat: The Noël Coward Podcast! Host James Harvey is joined by Coward experts Julie Gambling and Robert Hazle to delve into the plays of one of the UK's best-loved and most prolific writers. Our second season is all about Coward on the big screen - from disastrous adaptations of his plays to working with the leading lights of the British film industry. New episodes every two weeks, starting in September 2025. Subscribe now! ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD FOUNDATION The Noël Coward Foundation (https://www.noelcoward.com/foundation) was set up as a charitable trust in 2000 by Graham Payn and Dany Dasto. Its aim is to award grants to educational and professional development projects across the performing arts and to continue the keen interest Coward himself took in charitable work during his lifetime. The Foundation is proud to support a diverse range of outstanding organisations working in theatre, music, playwriting, technical training, academic research and many other areas. ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD ARCHIVE TRUST Coward’s work remains an essential resource for 21st Century researchers, practitioners, students and enthusiasts worldwide. The mission of the Noël Coward Archive Trust (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) is to preserve Coward’s legacy and influence by making publicly available materials from Coward’s lifetime through accessible, sustainable cultural heritage practices. Both our physical archive and digital collection are fully searchable in a directory of over 15,000 items held within the Noël Coward Archive, which will soon be available as both finding aid and digital catalogue. We also provide tours and research support for those who wish to learn more about his life and work. BOOK A TOUR (https://www.noelcoward.com/noel-coward-room) INSTAGRAM (https://www.instagram.com/sirnoelcoward/) FACEBOOK (https://www.facebook.com/noelcowardauthor)
4 Aug 2025
Hay Fever: Parlour Games Gone Wrong
Host James Harvey is joined by Coward experts Julie Gambling and Robert Hazle to delve into the plays of one of the UK's best-loved and most prolific writers. This week: Hay Fever grips the West End as Coward looks for inspiration in America. Our first season celebrates the four shows Coward had produced on London's West End in June 1925: The Vortex, Fallen Angels, On With The Dance and Hay Fever. New episodes every two weeks. Subscribe now! ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD FOUNDATION The Noël Coward Foundation (https://www.noelcoward.com/foundation) was set up as a charitable trust in 2000 by Graham Payn and Dany Dasto. Its aim is to award grants to educational and professional development projects across the performing arts and to continue the keen interest Coward himself took in charitable work during his lifetime. The Foundation is proud to support a diverse range of outstanding organisations working in theatre, music, playwriting, technical training, academic research and many other areas. ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD ARCHIVE TRUST Coward’s work remains an essential resource for 21st Century researchers, practitioners, students and enthusiasts worldwide. The mission of the Noël Coward Archive Trust (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) is to preserve Coward’s legacy and influence by making publicly available materials from Coward’s lifetime through accessible, sustainable cultural heritage practices. Both our physical archive and digital collection are fully searchable in a directory of over 15,000 items held within the Noël Coward Archive, which will soon be available as both finding aid and digital catalogue. We also provide tours and research support for those who wish to learn more about his life and work. BOOK A TOUR (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) INSTAGRAM (https://www.instagram.com/sirnoelcoward/) FACEBOOK (https://www.facebook.com/noelcowardauthor)
21 Jul 2025
On With The Dance: Last Chance Revue
Host James Harvey is joined by Coward experts Julie Gambling and Robert Hazle to delve into the plays of one of the UK's best-loved and most prolific writers. This week: Charles Cochran is holding out for a hero and Robert attempts to get sponsored by the London Daily News. Our first season celebrates the four shows Coward had produced on London's West End in June 1925: The Vortex, Fallen Angels, On With The Dance and Hay Fever. New episodes every two weeks. Subscribe now! ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD FOUNDATION The Noël Coward Foundation (https://www.noelcoward.com/foundation) was set up as a charitable trust in 2000 by Graham Payn and Dany Dasto. Its aim is to award grants to educational and professional development projects across the performing arts and to continue the keen interest Coward himself took in charitable work during his lifetime. The Foundation is proud to support a diverse range of outstanding organisations working in theatre, music, playwriting, technical training, academic research and many other areas. ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD ARCHIVE TRUST Coward’s work remains an essential resource for 21st Century researchers, practitioners, students and enthusiasts worldwide. The mission of the Noël Coward Archive Trust (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) is to preserve Coward’s legacy and influence by making publicly available materials from Coward’s lifetime through accessible, sustainable cultural heritage practices. Both our physical archive and digital collection are fully searchable in a directory of over 15,000 items held within the Noël Coward Archive, which will soon be available as both finding aid and digital catalogue. We also provide tours and research support for those who wish to learn more about his life and work. BOOK A TOUR (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) INSTAGRAM (https://www.instagram.com/sirnoelcoward/) FACEBOOK (https://www.facebook.com/noelcowardauthor)
7 Jul 2025
Fallen Angels: French Sex and Alcohol
Host James Harvey is joined by Coward experts Julie Gambling and Robert Hazle to delve into the plays of one of the UK's best-loved and most prolific writers. This week: Fallen Angels baffles the Daily Express and Tallulah Bankhead smokes more cigarettes than you'd think. Our first season celebrates the four shows Coward had produced on London's West End in June 1925: The Vortex, Fallen Angels, On With The Dance and Hay Fever. New episodes every two weeks. Subscribe now! ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD FOUNDATION The Noël Coward Foundation (https://www.noelcoward.com/foundation) was set up as a charitable trust in 2000 by Graham Payn and Dany Dasto. Its aim is to award grants to educational and professional development projects across the performing arts and to continue the keen interest Coward himself took in charitable work during his lifetime. The Foundation is proud to support a diverse range of outstanding organisations working in theatre, music, playwriting, technical training, academic research and many other areas. ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD ARCHIVE TRUST Coward’s work remains an essential resource for 21st Century researchers, practitioners, students and enthusiasts worldwide. The mission of the Noël Coward Archive Trust (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) is to preserve Coward’s legacy and influence by making publicly available materials from Coward’s lifetime through accessible, sustainable cultural heritage practices. Both our physical archive and digital collection are fully searchable in a directory of over 15,000 items held within the Noël Coward Archive, which will soon be available as both finding aid and digital catalogue. We also provide tours and research support for those who wish to learn more about his life and work. BOOK A TOUR (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) INSTAGRAM (https://www.instagram.com/sirnoelcoward/) FACEBOOK (https://www.facebook.com/noelcowardauthor)
23 Jun 2025
The Vortex: Cocaine and Controversy
Host James Harvey is joined by Coward experts Julie Gambling and Robert Hazle to delve into the plays of one of the UK's best-loved and most prolific writers. This week: The Vortex launches Coward's career with a bang (and a hastily disassembled fireplace)... Our first season celebrates the four shows Coward had produced on London's West End in June 1925: The Vortex, Fallen Angels, On With The Dance and Hay Fever. New episodes every two weeks. Subscribe now! ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD FOUNDATION The Noël Coward Foundation (https://www.noelcoward.com/foundation) was set up as a charitable trust in 2000 by Graham Payn and Dany Dasto. Its aim is to award grants to educational and professional development projects across the performing arts and to continue the keen interest Coward himself took in charitable work during his lifetime. The Foundation is proud to support a diverse range of outstanding organisations working in theatre, music, playwriting, technical training, academic research and many other areas. ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD ARCHIVE TRUST Coward’s work remains an essential resource for 21st Century researchers, practitioners, students and enthusiasts worldwide. The mission of the Noël Coward Archive Trust (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) is to preserve Coward’s legacy and influence by making publicly available materials from Coward’s lifetime through accessible, sustainable cultural heritage practices. Both our physical archive and digital collection are fully searchable in a directory of over 15,000 items held within the Noël Coward Archive, which will soon be available as both finding aid and digital catalogue. We also provide tours and research support for those who wish to learn more about his life and work. BOOK A TOUR (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) INSTAGRAM (https://www.instagram.com/sirnoelcoward/) FACEBOOK (https://www.facebook.com/noelcowardauthor)
9 Jun 2025
Introducing Home Chat: The Noël Coward Podcast
Introducing Home Chat: The Noël Coward Podcast! Host James Harvey is joined by Coward experts Julie Gambling and Robert Hazle to delve into the plays of one of the UK's best-loved and most prolific writers. Our first season celebrates the four shows Coward had produced on London's West End in June 1925: The Vortex, Fallen Angels, On With The Dance and Hay Fever. New episodes every two weeks. Subscribe now! ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD FOUNDATION The Noël Coward Foundation (https://www.noelcoward.com/foundation) was set up as a charitable trust in 2000 by Graham Payn and Dany Dasto. Its aim is to award grants to educational and professional development projects across the performing arts and to continue the keen interest Coward himself took in charitable work during his lifetime. The Foundation is proud to support a diverse range of outstanding organisations working in theatre, music, playwriting, technical training, academic research and many other areas. ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD ARCHIVE TRUST Coward’s work remains an essential resource for 21st Century researchers, practitioners, students and enthusiasts worldwide. The mission of the Noël Coward Archive Trust (https://www.noelcoward.com/archive-trust) is to preserve Coward’s legacy and influence by making publicly available materials from Coward’s lifetime through accessible, sustainable cultural heritage practices. Both our physical archive and digital collection are fully searchable in a directory of over 15,000 items held within the Noël Coward Archive, which will soon be available as both finding aid and digital catalogue. We also provide tours and research support for those who wish to learn more about his life and work. BOOK A TOUR (https://www.noelcoward.com/noel-coward-room) INSTAGRAM (https://www.instagram.com/sirnoelcoward/) FACEBOOK (https://www.facebook.com/noelcowardauthor)
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