Fighting Chance
by N J. Crisp
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the lasting freshness and relevance of the play. The director expresses satisfaction with the cast's engagement and the authenticity of the character dialogue. Many feel it stands out among contemporary works for its genuine portrayal of human experiences.
Synopsis
Based on the author's experiences, Fighting Chance is set in a rehabilitation center for neurological patients.
It charts the progress of five patients over eight weeks.
These five demonstrate humor, frustration, anger and pity and they help each other throughout this funny, touching and ultimately optimistic play.4 women, 5 men
Press Reviews
"A smashing hit."
— Waterbury Republican/American
"The play is painstaking in its detail...It documents the medical process with humanity and humor."
— The New York Times
"Both amusing and moving...A courageous, compassionate play."
— The London Standard
"A most remarkable play...spiced with bravado humor and black comedy."
— London Stage
Publication
Fighting Chance is a British comedy play written by N J. Crisp and published by Samuel French in London (1986).
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Samuel French · 1986 · 80 pp
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Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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