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Napoli Milionaria
Full-Length Play, Drama / 11w, 13m
Eduardo De Filippo, Peter Tinniswood
Napoli Milionaria
by Eduardo de Filippo
Adapted by Peter Tinniswood
Life is hard in Naples during World War II but Donna Amalia does her best to keep the family afloat by dealing on the black market. Amalia prospers while Gennaro, her law-abiding husband, goes missing and is presumed dead.
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Cast Size
11w, 13m -
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Summary
Life is hard in Naples during World War II but Donna Amalia does her best to keep the family afloat by dealing on the black market. Amalia prospers while Gennaro, her law-abiding husband, goes missing and is presumed dead. He returns unexpectedly to find his wife unfaithful, his son a car thief, his daughter pregnant and his other daughter critically ill. Shocked by the effects of corruption on his family, Gennaro prepares to resume his role as head of the household. Tinn'swood's adaptation for the National Theatre moves the play to Liverpool.
Cast Attributes
- Time Period 1940s/WWII
- Setting A large room
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £70 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
Authors
Eduardo De Filippo