The Knack
by Ann Jellicoe
What readers are saying
Readers have mixed feelings about the play's relevance today. While some appreciate its historical context as an absurdist comedy, others find its themes problematic and outdated. The ending garners some praise for its boldness, although many feel the overall message is troubling.
Synopsis
The New York production was directed by Mike Nichols and ran for two seasons.
Nancy is seventeen, new to the city, and loses herself on the way to the YWCA.
She meets three young men of varying types: Tom, a smallish, nervous chap; Colin, tall, awkward, and unsure; and Tolen, a well-built hound dog on two legs.
When they meet Nancy in swinging 60’s London, all three go about proving their skills.
Press Reviews
"One of the funniest evenings in town."
— The New York Times
Publication
The Knack is a comedy play written by Ann Jellicoe and published by Samuel French (2017).
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Samuel French · 2017 · 96 pp
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Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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