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. Running time approx. 1hr 30mins| 11 Jul 07 | Royal Court - Jerwood Theatre West End, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive |
