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The Promise (Arbuzov)
Full-Length Play, Drama / 1f, 2m
by Alexei Arbuzov, translated by Ariadne Nicolaeff
During the siege of Leningrad in 1942, three young people – a girl and two boys – find shelter in a semi-derelict house. The play follows the intricacies of their triangular relationship over the next 17 years, as their hopes and feelings for themselves and each other rise and fall.
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Summary
During the siege of Leningrad in 1942, three young people – a girl and two boys – find shelter in a semi-derelict house. The play follows the intricacies of their triangular relationship over the next 17 years, as their hopes and feelings for themselves and each other rise and fall, offering a moving and fascinating glimpse of life in the Soviet Union after the Second World War.
- Time Period 19th Century
- Setting A living room in Leningrad. 1942-1959.
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £70 per performance plus VAT when applicable.