A Chorus of Disapproval

A Chorus of Disapproval

A Chorus of Disapproval

A Chorus of Disapproval

Overview

A diffident widower attempts to escape loneliness by joining the local amateur light operatic society. By accident rather than by design (in fact, by not saying "no" to anything be it a request to obtain confidential information from his company or an offer of illicit sex) he advances from a small part to the lead. Parallels are skillfully drawn between The Beggar's Opera and the day to day activities of the society which is performing it. The National Theatre's production starred Michael Gambon as the shambling, madcap producer.

'A brilliance and invention remarkable even by his standards.' - Financial Times'Symmetrically shaped, psychologically acute and painfully, heart breakingly funny.' - The Guardian

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Details

  • Cast Attributes: Room for Extras
  • Target Audience: Adult

Authors

Alan Ayckbourn

A playwright and theatre director, to date Alan Ayckbourn has written 89 plays – Family Album attracted four-star reviews when it premiered in September 2022 at the Stephen Joseph, where nearly all his plays are first staged.

However, this year he will stage his 88th play Welc ...

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