John Coates — Tomorrow&Apos;S Child: A Comedy in Three Acts

London, Samuel French Limited, 1947 . First edition. Paperback. A very scarce, first edition of this comedic, science-fiction play which was performed at the Lyric Theatre in 1946, written by John Coates. French's Acting Edition.Bound in the publisher's original pictorial paper wraps. Written by British playwright and author, John Coates, known for his science-fiction plays, such as this one. 'Tomorrow's Child' is an entertaining comedy, set over three acts. Being written in the 1940s, this amusing play is set in the near-future of 1965 in Britain, where a strict, disciplined society is in place. The play was originally performed at the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, in March 1946, produced by Norman Marshall and starring Joyce Linden, Wallace Eaton and Sheila Sim. Bound in the publisher's original pictorial paper wraps. Externally, very good, with age toning to the wraps and light edge wear. A few small tide marks to the wraps, with the odd spot. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a little age toned, with the odd mark. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .