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David Campton

    David Campton était un dramaturge britannique prolifique, connu pour ses pièces de théâtre, de radio et de cinéma, souvent reconnu comme l'un des premiers à adopter le style du Théâtre de l'Absurde en Grande-Bretagne. Ses œuvres, fréquemment qualifiées de "comédies de la menace", explorent la condition humaine à travers un mélange distinctif d'humour et de tension sous-jacente. Les approches innovantes de Campton dans la création théâtrale, y compris son rôle dans le développement du théâtre en rond, ont laissé une marque significative sur le drame britannique.

    After Midnight, before Dawn
    Everybody's Friend
    Cards, Cups and Crystal Ball - A Play
    Can You Hear The Music?
    Who Calls?
    The Life and Death of Almost Everybody - A Play
    • The story explores the Sweeper's journey as he navigates the power of imagination within the theatre, initially conjuring simple characters like a rabbit and an elephant. However, his ambitious creations of a Young Man and Young Woman lead to unforeseen chaos as complex themes of love, hate, politics, and religion come to life. The narrative delves into the resulting conflicts and moral dilemmas, showcasing the darker sides of human nature and societal issues. The play features a diverse cast of 5 women and 12 men.

      The Life and Death of Almost Everybody - A Play
    • Who Calls?

      • 32pages
      • 2 heures de lecture
      4,5(2)Évaluer

      Four servants sit solemnly in the kitchen of a large Victorian house. Their Mistress has died suddenly and the cook, discovering that the housekeeper and personal maid have stolen some of her jewellery, demands a share. Reluctantly they agree. Then …

      Who Calls?
    • The story revolves around six mice in a loft, each inspired by music from an unseen Piper, leading them to pursue their individual dreams. As each mouse follows the enchanting tunes, Tattymouse, who is deaf, remains behind, highlighting themes of aspiration and the varying ways individuals respond to life's calls. This unique and thought-provoking play can be performed by six actors, offering a blend of creativity and introspection.

      Can You Hear The Music?
    • Fortune-telling becomes a struggle for the Weerd sisters until Flora uncovers her true gift of foresight when Lady M seeks their services. However, the visions she receives are unsettling. As Lady M returns for further insights, secrets begin to surface, complicating their lives. The narrative explores themes of fate, truth, and the consequences of wielding such power among the five women intertwined in this journey.

      Cards, Cups and Crystal Ball - A Play
    • Everybody's Friend

      • 32pages
      • 2 heures de lecture
      3,0(1)Évaluer

      Two ladies living next door to each other share a love of plants, but not of friendship. Mrs Roberts, Everybody's Friend (and busy-body), tries to reconcile the two ladies who have quarrelled over one much-loved plant. However, the ladies become friends, united in their eventual hatred of Mrs Roberts.

      Everybody's Friend
    • The characters await death, having been sentenced for witchcraft. It is the late 1600s or early 1700s. Only the Calm Woman remains unmoved. On being questioned, she replies she will not hang. The Devil will look after his own.4 women, 2 men

      After Midnight, before Dawn
    • 8w. In this one act play, a "room" and a "cage" and "people" and "captive birds" become symbols through which to see reality. Six women live in a locked room, each absorbed in her own petty interest and in placating the "Mistress" who takes care of them. Then a "Wild One" is thrust in among them. She talks of breaking out of the room to find freedom. She troubles the others who remain secure in their cage, and they all join against her in the shattering conclusion. An unusual opportunity for 8 actresses. One int. set.

      The Cagebirds
    • This play was written to be performed by a company of almost any size, of any age and of either sex. Two parties enter, A and B, from East and West. Each party plans to settle down, then sees each other. Instant suspicion. A dividing wall is built. After mutual spying war ensues and the wall is broken down.|Flexible cast

      Us and Them
    • Set against the backdrop of the 1940s, the story follows a couple who were once in love but lost touch for three decades. Now reunited in the Evergreens Club for seniors, they navigate the challenges of aging and the complexities of their changed lives. As they confront their differences, they embark on a journey of rediscovery, exploring themes of love, acceptance, and the passage of time.

      The Evergreens
    • The story revolves around a group of six individuals who, while seeking refuge in a large, decaying country house, encounter a mysterious room with a roaring fire. As Truepenny explores the house, they are transported to another era, experiencing the emotions and lives of characters from the winter of 1917. The narrative delves into themes of time, identity, and the haunting echoes of the past as both Truepenny and Clegg grapple with their newfound personas in a world steeped in history.

      The Winter of 1917