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Eliza's House

Short Play, Drama  /  1w, 1m, 1girl(s)

Family poverty robs Eliza of her dream of becoming a violinist. She transfers her ambition on to her son but he does not wish to learn. After a long absence he returns for his violin unprepared for an encounter with a girl who has befriended his moth…

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 1m, 1girl(s)
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Teen (Age 14-18)

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Summary

Family poverty robs Eliza of her dream of becoming a violinist. She transfers her ambition on to her son but he does not wish to learn. After a long absence he returns for his violin unprepared for an encounter with a girl who has befriended his mother or the rush of memory this meeting produces. A delicate and moving drama. Running time: approximately one hour.

M1 (10-13, 40) F1 (30s), 1 girl.

  • Time Period Contemporary
  • Setting

    A council-house room

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: £40 per performance plus VAT when applicable.

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