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Short Play, Comedy / 1w, 1m
Peter Quilter
Jonathan and Wendy meet through a magazine lonely hearts column and arrange to go on a blind date with a difference: it takes place in Jonathan's living room.
Jonathan and Wendy meet through a magazine lonely hearts column and arrange to go on a blind date with a difference: it takes place in Jonathan's living room. Neither of them has particularly high hopes, having had bad romantic experiences in the past, but gradually they overcome their nerves and awkwardness and agree to make it a proper date over dinner.
This play may be performed individually or as the first act in Duets, a comedy in four acts.
Premiere 2009 at the Ensemble Theatre in Sydney Australia. The show has since been performed in over 20 countries.
The living room of an apartment.
"This bittersweet quick-change comedy is streaked with pathos and is effortlessly charming, with each character sketched with verve and skill." - Sydney Morning Herald
"Quilter's understanding of human desires and quirks is on show and probed so endearingly ... A warm and funny exploration of love and other bruises." - Daily Telegraph
"Compelling, dense, funny and varied ... The language is always beautifully rendered, character-specific, and emotionally satisfying ... a play to be treasured!" - Atlanta Theater Review
Video clip of the Dallas production -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpjHesjm2NU
Peter Quilter’s plays have been produced in 40 countries around the world and translated into 30 languages. He has had three successful shows in London’s West End and a hit run on Broadway, and has twice been nominated for the Olivier Award, for Best New Play and Best New Com ...