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The Entertainer
Full-Length Play, Drama / 3w, 5m
The Entertainer
by John Osborne
Archie Rice is a failure as a comedian. News of his son's death while on military service arrives as the family is anticipating his return with a party. Archie tries to stage a comeback for his befuddled, has-been father who, mercifully, dies in the …
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Cast Size
3w, 5m -
Target Audience
Appropriate for All Audiences
Details
Summary
Archie Rice is a failure as a comedian. News of his son's death while on military service arrives as the family is anticipating his return with a party. Archie tries to stage a comeback for his befuddled, has-been father who, mercifully, dies in the attempt. A prosperous brother offers to send the family to Canada but Archie cannot leave the decaying world of the music hall, where he is at home.
Keywords
- Time Period Contemporary
- Setting A living-room, a front cloth
- Features Period Costumes
- Cautions
- No Special Cautions
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £70 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
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Authors
John Osborne
John James Osborne was born in London on 12 December 1929 and died in
Shropshire on 24th December 1994. He was married five times. His first wife was
actress Pamela Lane. Pamela was the basis for the character of Alison in LOOK
BACK IN ANGER, outlived John and all his subs ...
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