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Map of the Heart

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  4w, 4m

William Nicholson

Albie, dissatisfied with his life, decides to perform charitable work in the Sudan with his doctor lover, Mary, but his decision has damaging repercussions on those around him, especially his wife.

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    4w, 4m
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary

Albie, dissatisfied with his life, decides to perform charitable work in the Sudan with his doctor lover, Mary, but his decision has damaging repercussions on those around him, especially his wife, Ruth. Whilst in the Sudan, Albie is held hostage leaving Ruth and Mary to poignantly take stock of their emotions.

"The most profoundly moving play in the West End since Shadowlands, which isn't surprising as William Nicholson wrote them both." - Daily Express

Keywords

M4 (20s-40s) F4 (17, 30s, 40s)

  • Time Period Contemporary
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

Media

"The most profoundly moving play in the West End since Shadowlands, which isn't surprising as William Nicholson wrote them both." - Daily Express

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William Nicholson

William Nicholson
William Nicholson was born in 1948, and grew up in Sussex and Gloucestershire. He joined BBC Television, where he worked as a documentary film maker. His plays for television include Shadowlands and Life Story, both of which won the BAFTA Best Television Drama award in their ...
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