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Comic Potential (UK)
Alan Ayckbourn
Comic Potential (US)
by Alan Ayckbourn
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Readers love the unique blend of comedy and science fiction in 'Comic Potential.' Many find Alan Ayckbourn's writing masterful, mixing real-life situations with futuristic themes. The play is praised for its humor and thought-provoking content, showcasing the playwright's distinct style. Overall, it captivates audiences with its clever storytelling and engaging characters.
Unique sci-fi comedyMasterful writingFunny and thought-provokingEngaging charactersMight not suit young readers
Synopsis
A hilarious satire of television and a touching romantic comedy, it begins in a television studio where a hospital soap opera is being taped.
One actor starts speaking gibberish; he is an "actoid" a robot and his programming is off kilter.
Adam, the young nephew of the producer and an aspiring writer who worships the director (once a great movie director and now a broken down has been), is on the set.
Adam starts chatting with Jacie Tripplethree, the actoid (serial number JC333) playing the nurse and finds, to his surprise, that not only can she carry on a conversation but, due to what she calls a fault in her programming, she has a creative imagination.
Adam wants to build a new television series around her but the studio will not hear of it.
He also finds he is falling in love with the charming robot!
Will Adam get the green light on his series?
Will love prevail?
Jacie is one of Ayckbourn's greatest characters; her portrayer won all of London's major acting awards.
Press Reviews
"Comic Potential hurts you with the sheer exuberance of its laughter and liberates you with its seriousness."
— London Sunday Times
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Publication
PublisherSamuel French
Year2006
BindingPaperback
EditionRevised ed.
Pages136
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780573110610
ISBN-100573110611
Comic Potential (US) is a British comedy play written by Alan Ayckbourn and published by Samuel French (2006).
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Revised ed.
Samuel French · 2006 · 136 pp
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Fee:Minimum Fee: $110 per performance
Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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