Today I’m thrilled to be joined by Stephen Pelton, artistic director of the Stephen Pelton Dance Studio in London, England. Stephen is, by his own admission, obsessed with Virgina Woolf, and today we talk about “Mrs. Dalloway” through the eyes of a dancer. He tells me how he uses literature in his choreography, and how Woolf is a surprisingly physical artist. I also got a tour of his Woolf-filled bookshelves! Support the Best Book Ever Podcast on Patreon Follow the Best Book Ever Podcast on Instagram or on the Best Book Ever Website Do you have a book you want to tell me about? Go HERE to apply to be a guest on the Best Book Ever Podcast. Host: Julie Strauss Website/Instagram Guest: Stephen Pelton Facebook/Twitter Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2022 Discussed in this episode: Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf Comedian David Mills, who is a mutual friend of ours, appeared on Episode 005 of the podcast, talking about Five Star Billionaire by Tash Aw Eugene O’Neill The Waves by Virginia Woolf The Hours movie The Hours by Michael Cunningham Mrs. Dalloway map of London The Promise by Damon Galgut The Good Doctor by Damon Galgot In A Strange Room by Damon Galgot No One is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood Discussed in the Patreon Exclusive Clip Alan Bennett Vaughn Williams Johnathan Miller The Lady in the Van by Alan Bennett Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens 84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff (Note: Some of the above links are affiliate links, meaning I get a few bucks off your purchase at no extra expense to you. Anytime you shop for books, you can use my affiliate link on Bookshop, which also supports Indie Bookstores around the country. If you’re shopping for everything else – clothes, office supplies, gluten-free pasta, couches – you can use my affiliate link for Amazon. Thank you for helping to keep the Best Book Ever Podcast in business!) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bestbookeverpodcast.substack.com

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