Shimizu, Kunio
Tango at the End of Winter (Plays)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781872868059
- author:
- Shimizu, Kunio
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Amber Lane Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 64
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 2.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Drama, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Tango at the End of Winter is a poignant drama about a middle-aged actor struggling to come to terms with growing old. His wife arranges a fake love affair to revive his acting genius, but he retreats into a world of fantasy and memories of his youth. As reality and illusion blur, Sei's past and present become intertwined. This charming play, first performed in London in 1991, explores the complexities of identity and the human experience. With its unique blend of drama and fantasy, Tango at the End of Winter is a thought-provoking and deeply moving work. The play was first staged at the Piccadilly Theatre in August 1991, marking a significant collaboration between the UK and Japan.