The Sawney’s, the last members of the begging tramps of the Elizabethan Era, are evicted from their tram wagon and moved into a regular home. While adapting into the post-war society proves impossible for them, they are also forced to accept that they can’t stay together either as the family ties begin to fray. Disintegration […]
1972 – “The Governor’s Lady” by David Mercer & “Gallows Humour” by Jack Richardson
The Governor’s Lady This strange and elusive short play, which premiered in London in 1965, is about governors, gorillas and colonialism. In a bungalow in Africa, Harriet is talking to her friend Charmian about her husband Gilbert as if he were still alive. She refuses to accept that he died of pneumonia six months ago, […]
1971 – “Loot” by Joe Orton
The play, first performed in 1965, is a dark farce that satirizes the Roman Catholic Church, the rituals of bereavement, and the integrity of the British police force.Hal and Dennis rob the bank next to the funeral parlour where Dennis works and return to Hal’s home to hide the money. Since Hal’s mother has just […]