Some Americans Abroad
by Richard Nelson

Name: Some Americans Abroad
Brand: Richard Nelson
SKU: 9780881458497
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)

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What readers are saying

Readers find Some Americans Abroad to be a nostalgic reflection on the mid to late 1980s, capturing the political and social climate of the time. While the play serves well as a time capsule, some feel it lacks sufficient background for a more impactful experience.

Nostalgic portrayal of the 1980sStrong thematic relevanceEngaging as a time capsuleLacks depth in background details

Synopsis

Nominated for Olivier Award, Best Comedy "Behind [Nelson's] play lurks the daunting question of what we actually go to drama for.

What, he asks, is its value if it doesn't modify and affect our behavior?

...Behind Mr Nelson's very good jokes [reminiscent of an American David Lodge] lies a real fear that we increasingly divorce art from life and treat culture as something devoured rather than digested."

Michael Billington, The Guardian "Funny and thought provoking...leaves one hungry for me."

Charles Spencer, Daily Telegraph "A delight."

Paul Taylor, The Independent "A gripping evening.

The humor is based on genuine insight, and while the characters talks a lot, the unspoken tensions tend to be even sharper than the spoken ones.

There are some painful moments and some oddly moving ones...

But comedy wins out in the end..."

John Gross, Sunday Telegraph