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A History of Falling Things

Full-Length Play, Dramatic Comedy  /  2w, 3m, 1boy(s)

James Graham

James Graham’s gentle and poignant romantic comedy concerns Jacqui and Robin, two keraunothetophobiacs who live in fear of things falling from the sky.

A History of Falling Things

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 3m, 1boy(s)
  • Duration
    Duration
    90 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Romantic Comedy
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary

Prisoners of their fear of falling things (keraunothetophobiacs), Jacqui and Robin are restricted to living indoors. After meeting online, they begin a relationship, which forces them to confront their fear and discover what’s real and what matters in their lives.

History
A History of Falling Things premiered at Theatre Clwyd, Mold, Wales on 28 April 2009 and opened at Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, Wales on 12 May 2009. Directed by Kate Wasserberg, the production featured Sion Pritchard and Katie McGuinness.
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Performing Groups

ROBIN
JACQUI

LESLEY – Robin’s mum
REECE – Jacqui’s dad
JIMMY – A courier
BOY

JOHN – Robin’s psychologist (voice only)

The minimum total cast requirement is 5.

  • Time Period Contemporary, Present Day
  • Setting Jacqui’s flat and Robin’s room. The present.
  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
  • Duration 90 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Strong Language

Media

“A gentle, heart-gladdening love story that’s warmly told.” – The Guardian

“James Graham’s new play is a sheer delight. As a romantic comedy it is touchingly romantic and very funny without ever allowing you to forget the debilitating effect of living with what to others seem absurd fears… An enormously entertaining, heartwarming and funny play.” – The Stage

“Delightfully poignant… a gentle, touching story about love, fear and some of the good things about modern technology.” – Stage Whispers

“Graham's writing has a freshness and lightness to it… this is a gentle, heart-gladdening love story that's warmly told.” – The Guardian

Videos

  • A History of Falling Things – Ensemble Theatre Promo youtube thumbnail

    A History of Falling Things – Ensemble Theatre Promo

  • A History of Falling Things – Zurich English-Speaking Theatre youtube thumbnail

    A History of Falling Things – Zurich English-Speaking Theatre

  • A History of Falling Things – Ensemble Theatre Promo 2 youtube thumbnail

    A History of Falling Things – Ensemble Theatre Promo 2

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Authors

James Graham

James Graham

James Graham is a playwright and screenwriter.

His recent work includes the play Dear England, commissioned by the National Theatre, about Gareth Southgate’s transformation of the national team. After a sold-out run at the National in 2023, the play transferred to the West End ...

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