

Friday Night
James Elward
What readers are saying
Readers have mixed opinions about the play, with some appreciating its exploration of love and age differences, while others criticize the way it handles themes of consent and power dynamics. The nostalgic tone and clever writing resonate with many, although a few find it dated and not suitable for modern staging. Overall, it has moments of genuine emotion amidst its complexity.
Drama / Characters: 3 male 8 female
Scenery: Interior
Edward G. Robinson starred on Broadway with Gena Rowlands in this May-December romance.
He is an over-50 dress manufacturer and she a 20-ish young bride.
When they meet and begin an affair their love creates a dynamic fissure among the respective families as the 'real world' looks on in disapproval.
Middle Of The Night is a American play written by Paddy Chayefsky and published by Samuel French in London (2010).
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