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Strange Orchestra

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  6f, 5m

Rodney Ackland

This play takes place in a large Chelsea flat, run as a boarding house by a slatternly Bohemian with a heart of gold.

Contained in Ackland Plays 2

Strange Orchestra

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    6f, 5m
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary
Her paying guests are young, poor and uncertain of their jobs. They squabble hysterically, make love and dance to the tune of a wind up gramophone. Then into this lively household strolls Peter, a homeless artist destined to destroy happiness with his ready charm and caddish behaviour.
  • Time Period 1930s
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

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Rodney Ackland

Rodney Ackland
Rodney Ackland (5/18/1908 – 12/6/1991) was an English playwright, actor, theatre director and screenwriter. He was educated at Balham Grammar School in London. In his 16th year he made his first stage appearance at the Gate Theatre Studio, playing Medvedieff in Gorky's The Lo ...
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