A SAMUEL FRENCH, LTD. TITLE
The Sound of Silence
Short Play, Drama / 1f, 1m
Jean Cocteau, Anthony Wood
The Sound of Silence
by Jean Cocteau
Translated by Anthony Wood
A modern, accessible translation of Cocteau's monologue Le Bel Indifferent which combines black humour and tragedy. The woman awaits the return of her lover, a notorious gigolo. As the hours tick by she becomes increasingly frustrated.
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Cast Size
1f, 1m -
Subgenre
Adaptation (Stage & Screen) -
Target Audience
Adult
Details
Summary
A modern, accessible translation of Cocteau's monologue Le Bel Indifferent which combines black humour and tragedy. The woman awaits the return of her lover, a notorious gigolo. As the hours tick by she becomes increasingly frustrated. When Emile finally arrives he calmly ignores her outburst, preparing to leave again as the woman rushes to the window.
Keywords
- Time Period Contemporary
- Setting An hotel room
- Cautions
- Mild Adult Themes
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £40 per performance plus VAT when applicable.