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Synopsis
Four lives intertwine over the course of four and a half years in this densely-plotted, stinging look at modern love and betrayal. Twelve scenes chronicle the love affairs, rivalries, seductions, and betrayals of four characters (two men, two women) in a spare, intense style -- sometimes coarse, sometimes obscene, but calling for real sensitivity and vulnerability in the acting.
Closer opened at London’s Royal National Theatre in 1997 won the Olivier award that year for Best New Play. After its premiere on Broadway it also picked up a Tony Award, and was adapted into a screenplay in 2004 for a major film starring Julia Roberts, Natalie Portman, Clive Owen, and Jude Law. It has since been produced in countries all around the world.
*Contains very strong language and sexual references.
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An adaptation is a reworking of a story from one medium or cultural context into another, such as turning a novel into a play or updating a classic play’s setting. Adaptations often reinterpret themes, characters, and style for new audiences. They can range from faithful recreations to bold reimaginings.
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