If You're Glad I'll Be Frank
by Tom Stoppard

Name: If You're Glad I'll Be Frank
Brand: Tom Stoppard
SKU: 9780573622441
Rating: 3.5 (56 reviews)

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Highlights

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One Act40 mins1960sEnsemble CastUnit Set/Multiple SettingsContemporary Costumes/Street ClothesComedy

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the cleverness and humor of the play, noting its philosophical undertones and social commentary. Many find it reminiscent of a smart 70's sitcom, with engaging characters and an intriguing plot. However, some feel it may fall short compared to other works by Stoppard, describing it as somewhat superficial.

Clever and humorousPhilosophical undertonesEngaging charactersSomewhat superficial compared to Stoppard's other works

Synopsis

Frank recognizes the voice of the GPO speaking clock as that of his long-lost wife.

Determined to get her back, he forces his way into the inner sanctum of the Authorities to demand her release.

Underlying the light-hearted story is a satiric comment on man's servitude to the clock.

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Gladys voice of the dial-in speaking clock	—	—	voice of the dial-in speaking clock
Myrtle Trelawney employee of the GPO	—	—	employee of the GPO
Mr. Mortimer employee of the GPO	—	—	employee of the GPO
Mr. Courtenay SMITH - employee of the GPO	—	—	SMITH - employee of the GPO
Sir John employee of the GPO	—	—	employee of the GPO
Lord Coot first lord of the post office	—	—	first lord of the post office
Beryl Bligh a new secretary	—	—	a new secretary
Operator female	female	—	female
Ivy a bus conductress	—	—	a bus conductress
Frank a bus driver	—	—	a bus driver