Shakespeare for My Father
by Lynn Redgrave

Name: Shakespeare for My Father
Brand: Lynn Redgrave
SKU: 9780573627583
Rating: 4.29 (7 reviews)

Broadway

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Highlights

Female

120 minsPresent DayStrong Role for Leading Woman (Star Vehicle)Unit Set/Multiple SettingsContemporary Costumes/Street Clothes

Awards & Recognition

Drama Desk Award

Nominee: 1993 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding One-Person Show

What readers are saying

Readers find the play well-written and compelling, with engaging Shakespearean quotes. The exploration of the Redgrave family intrigues many, though some feel the father-daughter relationship lacks depth.

Well-written and compellingEngaging Shakespearean quotesFather-daughter relationship feels complicated

Synopsis

In the renowned actress’ first foray into playwriting, family reminiscence develops into a complex, funny and moving portrait of a child’s longing for the love of the inscrutable, daunting and charismatic Shakespearean actor who was her father.

Acclaimed in America and Great Britain, Shakespeare for My Father weaves scenes from the Bard that delightfully coalesce with events in Ms. Redgrave’s young life, eliciting memories of Sir Michael and engaging impressions of the celebrated stars who frequented the Redgrave’s home and lives.

Press Reviews

"A pleasure and a privilege to watch."
— The New York Times

"Combines wit, technical skill and human feeling... the evening is sometimes heart-churning, but laughter is never far away."
— The London Times

"An original, funny, often fascinating... a blend [of] art and psychotherapy."
— Time

"Offers a glimpse of life in the rarefied company of Olivier, Burton, Lunt and Fontanne, sister Vanessa and brother Corin... by turns funny, poignant and melodramatic."
— Variety