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A Kind of Alaska (Other Places)

Short Play, Drama  /  2w, 1m

Harold Pinter

A Kind of Alaska (from the triple bill Other Places)
by Harold Pinter

Deborah, 16 years old, fell victim to sleeping sickness. Twenty-nine years later, she comes to life and gradually tries to adjust to the world…

A Kind of Alaska (Other Places)

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 1m
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Senior

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Summary
Deborah was a lively 16-year-old and part of a close-knit family when she fell victim to sleeping sickness. Twenty-nine years later, having been watched over throughout by the same doctor, she comes to life and gradually tries to adjust to the world around her.
Keywords
M1 (60s) F2 (40s)
  • Time Period Contemporary
  • Setting A room
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

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Harold Pinter

Harold Pinter

Harold Pinter (1930-2008) was born in London on October 10, 1930. He lived with Antonia Fraser from 1975 until his death on Christmas Eve 2008. (They were married in 1980).

After studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and the Central School of Speech and Drama, he worke ...

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