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The Handyman

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  3f, 5m

Ronald Harwood

The Handyman
by Ronald Harwood

Cressida and Julian live comfortably in the English countryside with their elderly Ukrainian odd-job man and friend of the family, Romka. Suddenly the police arrive. What has Romka done? Is he guilty? Is there a time limit on revenge and punishment? …

The Handyman

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    3f, 5m
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary
Cressida and Julian live comfortably in the English countryside with their elderly Ukrainian odd-job man and friend of the family, Romka. Suddenly the police arrive. What has Romka done? Is he guilty? Is there a time limit on revenge and punishment? The Handyman looks at questions surrounding culpability, retribution, universal responsibility and the possibility of evil.
  • Time Period Contemporary
  • Setting A garden terrace. An interview room
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

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Ronald Harwood

Ronald Harwood
Ronald Harwood’s many plays include The Dresser, Taking Sides, Quartet, Mahler’s Conversion, An English Tragedy, Collaboration and Degenerate Art which premiered in Berlin in October 2015. His films include The Dresser (Academy Award Nomination for Best Screenplay), Taking ...
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