Black Comedy
by Peter Shaffer

Black Comedy Book Cover
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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."

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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.

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Publisher Samuel French
Year 1968
Binding Paperback
Edition First Edition
Pages 92
Place London
Language English
ISBN-13 9780573023033
ISBN-10 0573023034
LCCN 73362423
LCC PR6037.H23 B6 1968
DCC 822/.9/14

Black Comedy is a British comedy play written by Peter Shaffer and published by Samuel French in London (1968).

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