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Year staged: 1982

Opening night: 06/10/1982

Theatre Company: English Stage Company

Staged in: Royal Court Theatre

Cast Size: 4

Synopsis

This play concerns the lives of Jean and Ingrid, two best friends, and their views on life. After a big night out, Jean discusses the similarity of men and goldfish, and explains that she is unhappy with her abusive partner King. Ingrid is in denial, but eventually admits that she has resigned to man’s abuse being the only reality possible. A weekend visit from two matriarchs in Jean’s family kicks the girls into gear, as they hear weary tales of unhappy marriage and domesticity.

Production Team

Yvonne Brewster

Director

Yvonne Brewster

Director

Additional Materials

Link to Production Management File

Production Management File

Ref: THM/273/4/2/151

V&A Theatre and Performance Collection

Link to Press Reviews

Press Reviews

Ref: THM/273/7/2/422

V&A Theatre and Performance Collection

Link to Press Reviews

Press Reviews

Ref: THM/273/7/2/851

V&A Theatre and Performance Collection

Link to Playscript

Playscript

Ref: MPS 1654

British Library

Link to Playscript

Playscript

Ref: FH/BTF/P/S/4025

Future Histories - Black Performance and Carnival Archive

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