Ayckbourn, Alan
Absurd Person Singular (Acting Edition)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780573010231
- author:
- Ayckbourn, Alan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Samuel French
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 78
- Dimensions:
- 140mm X 220mm
- Genre:
- Drama texts: from c 1900 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Three couples gather in their kitchens on Christmas Eves over three successive years, each with their own unique dynamics. In one, the Hopcrofts host a party for their bank manager and architect neighbor; in another, the architect and his wife navigate their neglected flat; and in the third, the bank manager and his wife enjoy a modernized Victorian-style kitchen. As the scenes unfold, the contrast between the rising and falling fortunes of these three couples becomes apparent. The Hopcrofts' ascent to material prosperity is marked by the decline of those around them. This darkly comedic exploration of social class and relationships reveals the true nature of success and its consequences. Through the lens of these behind-the-scenes Christmas parties, Alan Ayckbourn offers a biting commentary on the human experience.
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