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Lillian

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  1w

David Cale

A one-actor exploration of two lonely and very different people whose energies and histories intersect to change their lives.

Lillian

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w
  • Duration
    Duration
    75 Minutes
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary
Lillian, a bookish middle-aged British woman, falls for Jimmy, a man half her age. Promptly divorcing her husband, she marries the young man and buys a flower shop to support his desire to be a gardener. Unbeknownst to Lillian, however, Jimmy has a terminal heart condition, and his anticipation of the end fills him with a restless energy.
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  • Duration 75 Minutes

Media

"A love story that spans a dozen years, laced with bracing wit and gentle melancholia." Variety

"A reminder that even the most mundane existence is shaped by currents beyond comprehension." The New York Times

"Dreamy, wistful, sweet romance" Chicago Tribune

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Authors

David Cale

David Cale

David Cale is a monologist, playwright, songwriter and actor. He is the writer and performer of solo works including the Obie Award-winning Lillian, The History of Kisses, Palomino, A Likely Story, Deep in a Dream of You (Bessie Award), Smooch Music and The Redthroats (Bessie ...

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