Happy Families
by John Godber
What readers are saying
Readers find the play somewhat underwhelming, describing it as mediocre. One review mentions a lack of engagement and an overall feeling of disappointment.
Synopsis
Full of warmth, understanding and humour, this is an affectionate and appealing portrait of an ordinary family struggling with change, bereavement and the generation gap.
On his graduation day in 1978, John looks back over his teenage years, from 1967-1973, recalling all the embarrassments, tensions, joys and sorrows of family life in West Yorkshire.
Older and better educated, he finds himself alienated from his working-class family who cannot understand his growing intellect and theatrical aspirations.5 women, 3 men, 1 woman or man
Publication
Happy Families is a British play written by John Godber and published by Samuel French in London (1992).
Community Reviews
No community reviews yet
Buy Play
Paperback
Samuel French · 1992 · 78 pp
Similar Plays
Plays with similar themes, style, and content.
More from John Godber
More plays from John Godber that we think you'll enjoy.
