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It is the summer of 2010. Despite the rapid erosion of Fairwold''s coastline and a global recession threatening local businesses, ex-celebrity photographer David Tiller and his sister Sophie are managing to run their old family home as a guest house. But their peaceful existence is threatened when their one-time brother-in-law Lawrence and his stunning new girlfriend decide to spend a weekend by the sea...Our Brother David is a poignant tale of misplaced love, and a lively story of people trying to do the right thing in a crisis. Rich in humour, this beautiful new play, inspired by Chekhov''s masterpiece Uncle Vanya, could make you think differently about the future.>
About the author
Anthony Clark is an award-winning director playwright and teacher with a strong reputation for finding, commissioning and producing new plays. His plays, and adaptations have been produced nationally and internationally. He has directed for the National Theatre, RSC, and Bristol Old Vic and held the role of Artistic Director at Hampstead Theatre, Birmingham Rep (The Door) and Contact Theatre. He currently runs his own company Theatre Accord, and is Course Leader for MA Dramatic Writing and MA Directing at Central Saint Martins.
Summary
A poignant family drama loosely based on the themes of Anton Chekhov's 'Uncle Vanya'. Two siblings are unsettled when their former brother-in-law arrives with his glamorous new girlfriend.
