Details

The play charts a day in the life of Simpson's comic protagonist, octogenarian writer Geoffrey Wythenshaw, who sits down to dictate his autobiography from the comfort of a retirement home for the upper crust. Unfortunately, he finds himself constantly interrupted by his fellow residents, their visiting relatives, and the attending staff. Some seek a share of his wisdom, while others feel compelled to lend a hand in passing the time. Using dialogue that disguises the utterly nonsensical as the patently logical, the play examines with humour and heart what it means to age in contemporary society. World Premiere

Cast/Performers

Roddy Maude-Roxby (Geoffrey Wythenshaw), Steven Beard, Di Botcher, James Chalmers, Paul Copley, Sarah Crowden, Gabrielle Dempsey, Valerie Gogan

Creatives/Company

Author: N F Simpson
Company: Presence Theatre (in association with Jermyn Street Theatre)
Director: Simon Usher
Design: Anthony Lamble
Lighting: Sam Moon