The Father

1 The Father is the translation into English of Fadren by August Strindberg, see Fadren.

2. The Father is the translation into English by Christopher Hampton of a play by French novelist and playwright Florian Zeller (born 1979) [1].

The Father peers inside the mind of Andre, a retired dancer living with his adult daughter Anne and her husband. Or is he a retired engineer receiving a visit from Anne who has moved away with her boyfriend? Why do strangers keep turning up in his room? And where has he left his watch? The Father is a funny, sad and poignant roller coaster ride on a fight against dementia that twists and turns with all the excitement of a taut thriller. 

Performance history in South Africa

The play is set to have its South African premiere at The Fugard Studio Theatre from 8 November and run until 3 December 2016, starring Marius Weyers, Anthea Thompson, Emily Child, Brent Palmer, Nicholas Pauling, Amy Louise Wilson. Set design is by Rocco Pool, with costume design by Birrie le Roux and lighting design by Kieran McGregor.

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