A SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. TITLE
Lillian
Full-Length Play, Drama / 1w
A one-actor exploration of two lonely and very different people whose energies and histories intersect to change their lives.
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Cast Size
1w -
Duration
75 Minutes -
Target Audience
Adult
Details
Summary
Lillian, a bookish middle-aged British woman, falls for Jimmy, a man
half her age. Promptly divorcing her husband, she marries the young man
and buys a flower shop to support his desire to be a gardener.
Unbeknownst to Lillian, however, Jimmy has a terminal heart condition,
and his anticipation of the end fills him with a restless energy.
Cast Attributes
Performing Groups
- Duration 75 Minutes
Media
"A love story that spans a dozen years, laced with bracing wit and gentle melancholia." Variety
"A reminder that even the most mundane existence is shaped by currents beyond comprehension." The New York Times
"Dreamy, wistful, sweet romance" Chicago Tribune
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
Authors
David Cale
David Cale is a monologist, playwright, songwriter and actor. He is the writer and performer of solo works including the Obie Award-winning Lillian, The History of Kisses, Palomino, A Likely Story, Deep in a Dream of You (Bessie Award), Smooch Music and The Redthroats (Bessie ...