Gasping
by Ben Elton

Name: Gasping
Brand: Ben Elton
SKU: 9780573017735
Rating: 3.55 (155 reviews)

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

Interior SetBritish Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers generally appreciate the satirical approach of the play, highlighting its commentary on capitalism and corporate greed. Many find the humor clever and enjoy the British wit, though some feel it lacks the punch of other works by the playwright. The performances and delivery appear to significantly impact the overall enjoyment of the material.

Clever satire on capitalismWitty and thought-provokingStrong performances enhance humorNot as hilarious as other works

Synopsis

Little Theatre Comedy Ben Elton Characters: 3 male, 3 female Interior Set The first play written by the popular author of Popcorn, Gasping is a brilliantly funny satire on big business, the media and product exploitation.

Lockheart Industries is making serious money, but Sir Chiffley Lockheart needs the buzz that finding a way to make money where none has existed before gives him.

Philip, a pushy workaholic executive, suggests selling designer air.

Perrier for the nostrils becomes the marketing phenomenon of the decade and millions are quickly made.

People start hoarding for a rainy day and oxygen supplies run low.

The Third World is plundered, creating a greater divide between the haves and have nots.

The world starts gasping and only the biggest suckers survive.

"A poisonously funny morality play.... A remarkable debut."

London Sunday Times.

"A sharp witted satire....

Extremely funny."

Independent.