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The Noël Coward Foundation burrows through theatre history via the plays of one of the UK's most prolific writers.

  1. The Rat Trap at Park Theatre: Marital difficulties

    JAN 21

    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! ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD FOUNDATION ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Noël Coward 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 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FACEBOOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Coward songs reproduced courtesy of Warner Chappell Music.

    42 min
  2. A Christmas Coward

    12/20/2025 · BONUS

    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 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 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FACEBOOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    19 min
  3. Brief Encounter: Grit in the eye

    11/07/2025

    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 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 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FACEBOOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    50 min
  4. In Which We Serve: Coward's Second World War

    10/24/2025

    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 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 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠FACEBOOK⁠⁠⁠⁠

    59 min
  5. Patricia Routledge on Coward

    10/16/2025

    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 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 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠FACEBOOK⁠⁠⁠⁠

    25 min
  6. Cavalcade: What is war good for?

    09/26/2025

    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 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 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 ⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠FACEBOOK⁠⁠⁠

    50 min
  7. Coward's Downton Abbey: Arty Froushan interview

    09/12/2025

    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 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 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 ⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠FACEBOOK⁠⁠⁠

    33 min
  8. Bitter Sweet: Facing the Music

    09/05/2025

    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 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 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 ⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠ ⁠⁠FACEBOOK⁠⁠

    46 min
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