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Passion Play
Peter Nichols
A Passionate Woman
by Kay Mellor
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Synopsis
A doting mother finds it hard to accept that her son is leaving the fold to get married.
On the morning of the wedding, she retreats to the attic where she relives her long lost youth and a passionate affair she enjoyed before becoming bogged down in a listless marriage.
This provocative and heartfelt play enjoyed a long run in London.1 woman, 3 men
Press Reviews
"[It] wins us over with its flamboyance."
— The Guardian
"Exhilarating and uplifting."
— Daily Express
"Even the most leathery old cynic ought to succumb to the overwhelming emotional charge and magic realism of this bitter sweet comedy."
— Evening Standard
"Richly funny and sometimes deeply touching."
— Daily Telegraph
Characters
| Character |
|---|
| Mark |
| Craze |
| Donald |
| Jo (Non-Speaking) |
| Various Off Stage Voices |
| Betty |
Publication
Publisher Samuel French
Year 1998
Binding Paperback
Pages 72
Language English
ISBN-13 9780573018664
ISBN-10 0573018669
LCCN 96030023
LCC PR6063.E432 P37 1996
A Passionate Woman is a British play written by Kay Mellor and published by Samuel French (1998).
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Fee: Minimum Fee: $110 per performance
Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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