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Summary “The Shoemakers Holiday” is a play written by Thomas Dekker in 1599, but it gained popularity again in the 1920s when it was revived. The story revolves around the life of a shoemaker named Simon Eyre, who rises from…
Summary “The 39 Steps” is a 2005 movie adaptation of the play by Patrick Barlow, which itself is based on the 1915 novel by John Buchan. The film follows the story of Richard Hannay, a man who becomes entangled in…
Summary “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” is a comedic musical that was first performed in 1962, with a revival in 1986. The story is set in ancient Rome and follows the misadventures of a slave…
Summary “Noises Off” is a 1982 comedy film based on the play of the same name by Michael Frayn. The movie follows the chaotic and hilarious journey of a theater troupe as they struggle to put on a successful production…
Summary “The Foreigner” is a comedy play written by Larry Shue in 1983. The story revolves around Charlie Baker, a shy and socially awkward British man who visits a fishing lodge in rural Georgia. To avoid social interactions, Charlie pretends…
Summary “The Norman Conquests trilogy” is a series of three plays written by Alan Ayckbourn in 1973-1974. The trilogy consists of three interrelated plays: “Table Manners,” “Living Together,” and “Round and Round the Garden.” The story revolves around Norman, a…
Summary “Otherwise Engaged” is a 1975 movie based on the play of the same name by Simon Gray. The film follows the story of Simon Hench, a London publisher who is trying to enjoy a peaceful day at home, but…
Summary “The Ritz” is a 1975 comedy film directed by Richard Lester, based on the play of the same name by Terrence McNally. The story takes place in a gay bathhouse called The Ritz in New York City. Gaetano Proclo,…
Summary “Absurd Person Singular” is a comedy play written by Alan Ayckbourn in 1972. The story revolves around three couples, each from a different social class, who gather at one of their homes on three consecutive Christmas Eves. As the…
Summary “The Odd Couple” is a comedy film released in 1968, based on Neil Simons play of the same name. The story revolves around two mismatched roommates, Felix Ungar and Oscar Madison, who are forced to live together after their…