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Full-Length Play, Drama / 3m
Harold Pinter
While renovating his home, Aston allows Davies, an old homeless man that he rescued from a fight, to live with him and offers him a job as caretaker. After the arrival of Aston’s brother Mick, menacing questions of power and influence begin to congeal in classic Pinteresque style.
Nominee: Three 1962 Tony Awards, including Best PlayNominee: 2004 Tony AwardNominee: 2004 Drama Desk Award
Human nature is a great spoiler of plans. While renovating his home, Aston allows Davies, an old homeless man that he rescued from a fight, to live with him and offers him a job as caretaker. After the arrival of Aston’s brother Mick, menacing questions of power and influence begin to congeal in classic Pinteresque style.
The Caretaker premiered in the West End at the Arts Theatre on 27 April 1960 and transferred to the Duchess Theatre the following month. It debuted on Broadway at the Lyceum Theatre on 4 October 1961.
MICKDAVIESASTON
A shabby home.
“A powerful drama with a climax that tears at the heart.” – The New York Times
”Wonderful, beautiful theatre.” – New York Daily News
“An important work of theatrical art.” – New York Post
The Caretaker – Bristol Old Vic Trailer
The Caretaker – Old Vic Featurette
Harold Pinter (1930-2008) was born in London on October 10, 1930. He lived with Antonia Fraser from 1975 until his death on Christmas Eve 2008. (They were married in 1980).
After studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and the Central School of Speech and Drama, he worke ...
by Harold Pinter