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The Crimson Hotel
Short Play, Comedy / 2w, 2m
In this absurdist comedy two lovers - a playwright and his lead actress - escape to a discreet and charming Parisian hotel, conjured from a desert landscape.
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Cast Size
2w, 2m
Accolades
- Nominee: 2008 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy
Details
Summary
In this absurdist comedy two lovers - a playwright and his lead actress - escape to a discreet and charming Parisian hotel, conjured from a desert landscape. As the walls, door and crimson curtains of Room 322 materialise around them, a fumbling of fastenings ensues. But they soon discover they're not the only couple intent on escaping from reality.
Published in a two play volume with Audience.
History
The Crimson Hotel has its world premiere at the Donmar Warehouse Theatre, London, on 25 July 2007.
Media
“A fiendishly clever piece.” — The Guardian
“Extremely funny.” — British Theatre Guide
“It is full of meta-theatrical humour.” — CurtainUp
Licensing & Materials
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Authors
Michael Frayn
Michael Frayn was born in London in 1933. He began his career as a reporter for the Guardian and later the Observer. After leaving the Observer he continued to write as a columnist as well as publishing novels and plays for television and stage.
His plays for stage include Cop ...