Philadelphia, Here I Come!
by Brian Friel
What readers are saying
Readers have mixed feelings about this play, with some finding it humorous and poignant while others criticize the unlikeable characters and lack of plot development. Many appreciate the emotional depth and inventive storytelling, though some mention an unsatisfying ending. Overall, it seems to balance moments of beauty with frustrations about character relatability and closure.
Synopsis
Broadway hit about a young Irishman on the eve of his emigration to America.
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Philadelphia Here I Come - Banagher Drama Group
Publication
Philadelphia, Here I Come! is a British comedy play written by Brian Friel and published by Faber & Faber in London (1965).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books.
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1st ed.
Faber & Faber · 1965 · 112 pp
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