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The Mother (Zeller)
Full-Length Play, Drama / 2w, 2m
Image: 2019 Atlantic Theater Company Production (Ahron R. Foster)
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Cast Size
2w, 2m -
Target Audience
Adult
Details
Summary
Anne loved the time in her life when she prepared breakfast each morning for her two young children. Years later, spending hours alone, Anne convinces herself that her husband is having an affair. If only her son were to break up with his girlfriend. He would return home and come down for breakfast. She would put on her new red dress and they would go out.
The Mother, in this English translation by Christopher Hampton, was commissioned by the Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal, Bath, and transferred to the Tricycle Theatre in London. It was awarded the Moliere Award for Best Play and Best Actress.
History
Performing Groups
- Time Period Contemporary
- Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
Media
Photos
Image: 2019 Atlantic Theater Company Production (Ahron R. Foster)
Licensing & Materials
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Authors
Florian Zeller
Christopher Hampton
Christopher Hampton became involved in theatre while studying French and German at Oxford University, and wrote a play in his first year.
The Royal Court's subsequent production was so successful that it transferred to the Comedy Theatre while he was still a student, making hi ...