Absurd Person Singular

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Hidden Treasures: Alan Ayckbourn - Absurd Person Singular

Alan Ayckbourn - Absurd Person Singular

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Hidden Treasures, Alan Ayckbourn - Absurd Person Singular

Three couples meet on three separate Christmas Eves in their respective kitchens.

4 Extra Debut. Three couples meet over three Christmas Eves in their respective kitchens – with a sting in the tail. Stars Christopher Godwin.

Three couples meet on three separate Christmas Eves in their respective kitchens. 

The result is one of Alam Ayckbourn's funniest plays. 

There is, however, a sting in the tail  and a dark undercurrent as the strains of the festive season and marriage take its toll.

Ayckbourn is one of the most successful comedy writers in the theatre and this play - like most classic comedies - reveals not only his wit but also the wicked and dark observations behind his humour.

Sidney Hopcroft .... Christopher Godwin
Jane Hopcroft .... Jane Knowles
Eva Jackson .... Frances Jeater
Geoffrey Jackson .... John Rowe
Ronald Brewster-Wright .... Stephen Murray
Marion Brewster-Wright .... Judy Parfitt
Dick Potter .... Leslie Heritage
Lottie Potter .... Sheila Butler

Director: Kay Patrick

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1977

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'Absurd Person Singular’ is part of BBC Radio 4 Extra's Hidden Treasures collection selected from titles returned to the BBC by various collectors.

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