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A SAMUEL FRENCH, LTD. TITLE
Full-Length Play, Drama / 2w, 3m
Based on the book by Christopher IsherwoodAdapted by Simon Reade
California, 1962. College professor George is grieving the death of his long-term partner Jim. As a middle-aged gay Englishman living in the Los Angeles suburbs, he is an outsider in every way. Haunted by his past and unable to move forward, we follow him on one very ordinary day. But for George, this is going to be a day like no other…
“I make myself remember. I am afraid of forgetting. I will have to forget if I want to go on living.”
A Single Man features in the Guardian’s 100 Best Novels Written in English, where it is described as ‘a work of compressed brilliance.’ Known to many through Tom Ford’s film, Christopher Isherwood’s masterpiece is now given a wry and compassionate retelling in Simon Reade’s new adaptation for the stage.
Powerful and sexy, A Single Man is a darkly amusing study of grief, love and loneliness from the celebrated writer of Goodbye to Berlin, the inspiration for Cabaret.
This adaptation of A Single Man premiered at Park Theatre on Wednesday, 19 October 2022, produced by Ashley Cook for Troupe Productions Ltd. Directed by Philip Wilson, the production featured Theo Fraser Steele, Olivia Darnley, Miles Molan, Phoebe Pryce and Freddie Gaminara.
The play can be performed by a cast of as few as five:
GEORGE – (Geo, pronounced Jee-oh), 58CHARLEY – (Charlotte), 45KENNY POTTER – (Kenneth), 20 / JIMFEMALE PARAMEDIC / MRS STRUNK – 30s / MARIA / DORIS – 20sMALE PARAMEDIC / MR STRUNK – (Brad) 35 / ALEX / NURSE / BARTENDER
One Friday and Saturday in Santa Monica, California, November 1962.
“Piercing” – The Stage
“Breezy and engaging.” – Attitude
“The text is efficiently riddled with dark humour and sarcasm.” – Broadway World
“Poignantly effective and witty adaptation of Christopher Isherwood’s iconic 1964 novel about love, loss and loneliness.” – The Stage
“Intriguing.” – TimeOut
“Simon Reade's stage play is most likely to appeal to anybody who loved the original book.” – WhatsOnStage
“The ending is hugely touching and really quite beautiful as the lights go down.” – Everything Theatre
“An excellent adaptation of a great novel that feels refreshed almost 60 years after it was published.” – Pocket Size Theatre
A Single Man – Park Theatre Teaser Trailer