Gormenghast is a fantasy novel by British writer Mervyn
Peake. It is the story of Titus Groan, 77th Earl of Groan and Lord of
Gormenghast Castle, from age 7 to 17. As the story opens, Titus dreads the
pre-ordained life of ritual that stretches before him. To Titus, Master of
Ritual Barquentine and his apprentice Steerpike are the embodiment of all he
wants to rebel against. An important sub-plot involves Titus at school, where
he encounters the professors, especially Bellgrove, who becomes Headmaster of
Gormenghast school.
The novel has been adapted for the theatre by Carabosse theatre and was performed at the Chrysalis theatre from the 10th to the 14th October.
The novel has been adapted for the theatre by Carabosse theatre and was performed at the Chrysalis theatre from the 10th to the 14th October.
Alex Fox
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