Absent Friends (1974)
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Venue: Theatre in the Round at the Library Theatre, Scarborough
London Premiere: 23 July 1975
Venue: Garrick Theatre
New York Premiere: 29 January 1991
Venue: City Centre Stage
Play Number: 16
Published: Samuel French, Vintage Classics
Other Media: Television; radio
Short Synopsis: The first Ayckbourn play to be set in 'real' time. A tea-party has been arranged for the recently bereaved Colin by 'friends' and acquaintances. However, Colin's acceptance of his situation and of his fulfilling time with his fiancée only serves to highlight and widen the rifts in the other relationships.
Availability
Amateur: Apply to Concord Theatricals.
Professional: Apply to Casarotto Ramsay.
Absent Friends quote
"I said thank you very much. That was as exciting as being made love to by a sack of clammy cement and would he kindly drive me home."
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