Overview

Synopsis

Based on Bertrand Russell’s three volume Autobiography, the elderly English philosopher looks back on his life. A keen political activist and social critic, he has lived through a changing century and two world wars. Here, he looks back on his experiences and pits them against the violent dogmatism and growing nuclear threat that darkens the contemporary world.

Show Information

Book
Tom Attea
Based on the Play/Book/Film
The Autobiography of Bertrand Russell
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
Genres
Drama, Historical/Biographical
Settings
Simple/No Set
Time & Place
England, 1960s
Cast Size
small
Ideal For
Small Cast, Star Vehicle Male, All-Male Cast, Includes Mature Adult, Elderly Characters

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Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Bertrand Russell

Lead

Male

Spoken

Lord Gladwyn

Supporting

Male

Spoken

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Guide Written By:

Alexandra Appleton

Alexandra Appleton

Writer, editor and theatre researcher