The Mother And The Father
by Florian Zeller

Name: The Mother And The Father
Brand: Florian Zeller
SKU: 9780571327256
Rating: 4.25 (298 reviews)

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Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

British

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the emotional depth and powerful themes of both plays, especially regarding dementia and depression. Many find the writing poignant and relatable, capturing the complexities of family relationships. The narrative style is noted for its fluidity and the insightful portrayal of the characters' psychological states.

Emotional depthPowerful themesPoignant writingInsightful character portrayalSome find it repetitiveMixed feelings on The Mother

Synopsis

The Mother

Anne loved the time in her life when she prepared breakfast each morning for her two young children.

Years later, spending hours alone, Anne convinces herself that her husband is having an affair.

If only her son were to break-up with his girlfriend.

He would return home and come down for breakfast.

She would put on her new red dress and they would go out.

The Mother, in this English translation by Christopher Hampton, was commissioned by the Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal, Bath, and premiered in May 2015.

Florian Zeller's The Mother was awarded the Moliere Award for Best Play 2011.

The Father

'A wonderfully peculiar, quietly stunning depiction of dementia... A controlled, unforgettable portrait of losing your memory.' Times

'A vivid, lucent translation by Christopher Hampton.' Observer

'One of the most acute, absorbing and distressing portraits of dementia I've ever seen.' Daily Telegraph

'A play that constantly confounds expectations and works almost like a thriller, with a sinister Pinteresque edge.' Guardian

The Father, in this English translation by Christopher Hampton, was commissioned by the Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal, Bath and premiered in October 2014.

The production transferred to the Tricycle Theatre, London, in May 2015.

Florian Zeller's The Father was awarded the Moliere Award for Best Play 2014.