Time And The Conways
by J. B. Priestly, J B Priestley

Name: Time And The Conways
Brand: J. B. Priestly
SKU: 9780573014468
Rating: 3.66 (647 reviews)

Time And The Conways Book Cover — Time And The Conways Cover

Highlights

Medium Cast

Female

Male

120 mins 1930s Strong Role for Leading Woman (Star Vehicle) Interior Set Period Costumes British

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the emotional depth and exploration of time in the play, often noting its poignant portrayal of family dynamics and the impact of societal changes. Many find the non-linear structure engaging, allowing for a reflective experience on the characters' lives. However, some feel that the first act drags and the overall tone can be quite somber.

Emotional and thought-provoking Clever exploration of time Strong family dynamics Engaging non-linear structure First act drags a bit

Synopsis

4m, 6f / Scenery: Interior The Conways are having a party to celebrate Kay's twenty first birthday.

Kay hopes to be a novelist.

Hazel, the beauty, anticipates a romantic marriage.

Madge wants to reform the world and marry the dashing young family lawyer.

Carol, the baby of the family, spreads good cheer while Robin, back from war, is certain to have a good career.

Alan is content to be an armchair philosopher.

The nitwit mother has high hopes for them all.

At the party Kay, with frightening clarity, sees her family twenty years in the future.

They are petty, mean, and unfulfilled.

Only Kay and her calm brother realize time is relative and there is something fine and worthwhile beyond.

Press Reviews

"An ambitious, vexing, multilayered drama."
— The New York Times

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Alan	—	—	—
Madge	—	—	—
Robin	—	—	—
Hazel	—	—	—
Kay	—	—	—
Carol	—	—	—
John Helford	—	—	—
Ernest Beevers	—	—	—
Gerald Thornton	—	—	—
Mrs. Conway	—	—	—