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The Undertaking
Full-Length Play, Drama / 1f, 4m
The Undertaking
by Philip Osment
Henry has died of AIDS and his lover, Howard, ex-lover Michael and old friend Sheila - along with Michael's new lover, Eamon - travel to Ireland to scatter his ashes. Conflicts and jealousies arise between the members of the group and are exacerbated…
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Cast Size
1f, 4m -
Target Audience
Adult
Details
Summary
Henry has died of AIDS and his lover, Howard, ex-lover Michael and old friend Sheila - along with Michael's new lover, Eamon - travel to Ireland to scatter his ashes. Conflicts and jealousies arise between the members of the group and are exacerbated by the arrival of Patrick, Michael's straight brother, but the ash-scattering ceremony unites them again. Written with insight, humour and great compassion, The Undertaking is a moving and very human play tackling difficult themes with enormous but unobtrusive skill. Contained in the volume From Marriage to Divorce: Four One-Act Plays.
- Time Period Contemporary
- Setting Various simple interior and exterior settings.
- Cautions
- Intense Adult Themes
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £70 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
Authors
Philip Osment
Philip Osment was brought up on a farm in North Devon and read Modern Languages at Keble College, Oxford. He trained as an actor and acted with leading alternative theatre companies, including Gay Sweatshop, The Half Moon and Shared Experience. He has also worked as a directo ...
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