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One for the Road (Pinter)

Short Play, Drama  /  1w, 2m, 1boy(s)

An unctuous and “civilized” interrogator humiliates the doomed members of a family who have become enemies of the state in this powerful statement about the abuse of human rights by totalitarian governments.

One for the Road (Pinter)

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 2m, 1boy(s)
  • Duration
    Duration
    30 minutes
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

Details

Summary

An unctuous and “civilized” interrogator humiliates the doomed members of a family who have become enemies of the state in this powerful statement about the abuse of human rights by totalitarian governments.

Characteristically menacing, this Harold Pinter one-act continues to explore the playwright’s fascination with power, dominance and violence.

History

One for the Road premiered at the Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith on 13 March 1984. It then had its American debut with Manhattan Theater Club in April 1984.

NICOLAS – Mid 40s
VICTOR – 30
GILA – 30
NICKY – 7

  • Time Period Contemporary, 1980s
  • Setting

    A bare room.

  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
  • Duration 30 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Intense Adult Themes

Media

“A disturbing and brilliantly controlled little masterpiece of a play.” – Spectator

“Dialogue that rings like a hammer blow.” – The Guardian

Videos

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    Harold Pinter reads One for the Road

Licensing & Materials

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Authors

Harold Pinter

Harold Pinter (1930-2008) was born in London on October 10, 1930. He lived with Antonia Fraser from 1975 until his death on Christmas Eve 2008. (They were married in 1980).

After studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and the Central School of Speech and Drama, he worke ...

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