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Bed
Full-Length Play, Drama / 4f, 4m
Bed
by Jim Cartwright
"Cartwright writes better about old people than anyone I know, except perhaps Beckett. This is an odd, harrowing and hilarious piece, entirely without sentimentality, sturdy but moving." - Sunday Times
"Sophisticated of structure and mature in content ... brims with the confidence of a craftsman who can work as happily with surrealism as naturalism ..." - City Limits
Seven elderly people share a vast bed, to dream, remember and reflect on a long past. The play, with a running time of 90 minutes, was accla…
Published with Two.
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Cast Size
4f, 4m -
Target Audience
Adult
Details
Summary
Keywords
- Time Period Contemporary
- Setting A giant bed
- Cautions
- Mild Adult Themes
Media
"Cartwright writes better about old people than anyone I know, except perhaps Beckett. This is an odd, harrowing and hilarious piece, entirely without sentimentality, sturdy but moving." - Sunday Times
"Sophisticated of structure and mat
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £70 per performance plus VAT when applicable.