Duet For One
by Tom Kempinski

Name: Duet For One
Brand: Tom Kempinski
SKU: 9780573110917
Rating: 3.54 (36 reviews)

Duet For One Book Cover — Duet For One Cover

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

120 minsBritish

Why we like it

"'Duet For One' by Tom Kempinski explores the profound emotional journey of a violinist grappling with the loss of her career, revealing the delicate interplay between vulnerability and strength."

From: Two-Hander Plays

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the depth and sensitivity of the play, highlighting its engaging exploration of mental illness and self-agency. Many express disappointment over missed casting opportunities and note the gripping nature of the script, making it a compelling read. However, some find certain aspects, like outdated therapy representations, less effective.

Deep and sensitive writingGripping narrativeStrong exploration of mental illnessSome outdated elements in therapy portrayal

Synopsis

Both Anne Bancroft and Julie Andrews have played the role of a famous concert violinist who is stricken with a disease which necessitates her retirement from the stage and which threatens her marriage as well.

The play is structured as a series of interviews between the violinist and her psychiatrist in which she tries to cope with her illness and its effect on her life.|1 woman, 1 man