The Father (2019)
by Florian Zeller translated by Christopher Hampton
Performances: Tue 5th – Sat 9th February 2019, Old Fire Station
Contents
Introduction
The relationship between a father, Andre, and his daughter, Anne, who attempts to balance her love for her father and the need to care for him with the demands of her own life. Mirroring King Lear in the parent-child relationship, and looks at how the balance of power between parent and child shifts with age. The play is set in a flat in Paris.
Cast
- Andre - Chris Lilly
- Anne - Kim Goldsmith
- Pierre - William Everett
- Laura - Siannae Anderson
- Man - Steve Anstee
- Woman - Jennifer Nettles
Crew
- Assistant Director - Will Howells
- Stage Manager - Jane Moorhead
- Lighting Designer - Joanna Ostrowska
- Sound Designer - Andrew Rickinson
- Rigging - Sean Thomas
- Operator - Mike Smart
- Set Design - Carole Ironside
- Set Construction - Dennis Pettigrew, Charles Doyle, Mark Ireson, Carole Ironside, Sean Thomas, Will Everett, Steve Anstee & Brian Fretwell
Thanks
Thanks to Mark Ireson, Jenny Bennett, Bryon Fear, Caroline Beckett, Miguel Vasconcelos Da Silv, the Front of House and Box Office team, the cast of She Ventures and He Wins and our expert panel: Sally Marlow, Robert Stewart, Emma Ouldred and Angela Clayton-Turner.
Reviews
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Gallery
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See Also
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