The Father
by Florian Zeller
Translated by Christopher Hampton
Wyndham’s Theatre (September – November 2015)
Duke of York’s Theatre (February – March 2015)
UK Tour (April – May 2016)
WINNER – KENNETH CRANHAM, 2016 OLIVIER AWARD – BEST ACTOR
Now 80 years old, Andre was once a tap dancer. He lives with his daughter Anne and her husband Antoine. Or was he an engineer whose daughter Anne lives in London with her new lover, Pierre? The thing is, he is still wearing his pyjamas, and he can’t find his watch. He is starting to wonder if he’s losing control.
Author of this intriguing and compelling black comedy, Florian Zeller, has been hailed as “one of the hottest literary talents in France” (Independent). The Father (Le Père) is the winner of the 2014 Moliere Award for Best Play. The Molieres are considered France’s highest theatrical honour.
Cast: Kenneth Cranham, Claire Skinner, Colin Tierney, Rebecca Charles, Jade Williams
Director – James Macdonald
Designer – Miriam Buether
Lighting – Guy Hoare
Sound – Chris Shutt
REVIEWS:
Top Theatre Show of 2014
★★★★★ ‘A distinguished rendering of an original drama’
★★★★★ ‘A quietly spoken revelation…‘It’s as sharp and surprising a play as you’ll see all year’
★★★★★ ‘Excellent… Claire Skinner is quietly moving’
★★★★★ ‘Kenneth Cranham giving the performance of his life’
★★★★★ ‘Brilliant… the acting is masterly’
★★★★★ ‘Ferocious, charming, playful’
★★★★★ ‘Cranham’s performance is indelible’
★★★★★ ‘My play – and my production – of the year so far’
★★★★★ ‘Stunning’