Hymn

Hymn

Hymn

Hymn

Hymn

Overview

Two men meet at a funeral. Gil knew the deceased. Benny did not.

Before long their families are close. Soon they'll be singing the same tune. Benny is a loner anchored by his wife and children.

Gil longs to fulfill his potential. They develop a deep bond but as cracks appear in their fragile lives they start to realise that true courage comes in different forms. Featuring music from Gil and Benny's lives, Lolita Chakrabarti's searching, soulful new play asks what it takes to be a good father, brother or son.

This edition was published to coincide with the world premiere at London's Almeida Theatre in February 2021.

Authors

Lolita Chakrabarti

Lolita Chakrabarti is an award winning Actress and Writer. She has worked extensively as an actress on stage and screen. 

As a writer Red Velvet is her debut play. (Evening Standard Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright 2012; Critics Circle Award for Most Promisi ...

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