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The Entertainer

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  3w, 5m

John Osborne

The Entertainer
by John Osborne

Archie Rice is a failure as a comedian. News of his son's death while on military service arrives as the family is anticipating his return with a party. Archie tries to stage a comeback for his befuddled, has-been father who, mercifully, dies in the …

The Entertainer

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    3w, 5m
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for all audiences

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Summary
Archie Rice is a failure as a comedian. News of his son's death while on military service arrives as the family is anticipating his return with a party. Archie tries to stage a comeback for his befuddled, has-been father who, mercifully, dies in the attempt. A prosperous brother offers to send the family to Canada but Archie cannot leave the decaying world of the music hall, where he is at home.
Keywords
M5 (young, middle age, 50s, 70s) F3 (young, 22, 60s)
  • Time Period Contemporary
  • Setting A living-room, a front cloth
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

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John Osborne

John Osborne
John James Osborne was born in London on 12 December 1929 and died in Shropshire on 24th December 1994. He was married five times. His first wife was actress Pamela Lane. Pamela was the basis for the character of Alison in LOOK BACK IN ANGER, outlived John and all his subs ...
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