Shimizu, Kunio

Tango at the End of Winter (Plays)

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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
£10.55

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.

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