Black Comedy
by Peter Shaffer

Name: Black Comedy
Brand: Peter Shaffer
SKU: 9780573023033
Rating: 3.92 (474 reviews)

Black Comedy Book Cover — Black Comedy Cover

Highlights

Medium Cast

Female

Male

One Act75 minsBritish Comedy

Why we like it

"Peter Shaffer's 'Black Comedy' artfully blends farce with the absurdity of human nature, illuminating the ridiculousness that arises in dire situations."

From: Dark Comedies

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the clever concept and humor of the play, which uses a unique lighting scheme to enhance the comedy. Many find the physical comedy and timing to be particularly entertaining, and the overall structure of the play receives high praise. However, some consider certain jokes to be outdated and feel that the character dynamics could be improved.

Clever lighting conceptHilarious physical comedySuperb timingEntertaining structureSome jokes feel outdated

Synopsis

Ethel Barrymore Theatre, Alexander H. Cohen presents Geraldine Page, Michael Crawford, Lynn Redgrave, Donald Madden in Peter Shaffer's "Black Comedy," preceded by a companion piece, "White Lies," with Peter Bull, Camila Ashland, Pierre Epstein, scenery and costumes by Alan Tagg, lighting by Jules Fisher, directed by John Dexter.