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'''Woman in Mind (December Bee)''' is the 32nd play by English playwright, Alan Ayckbourn. It was premiered at the Stephen Joseph Theatre In The Round, Scarborough, in 1985.[1] Despite pedestrian reviews by many critics, strong audience reaction resulted in a transfer to London's West End.[2] The play received its London opening at the Vaudeville Theatre in 1986 where it received predominantly excellent reviews.2
''Woman in Mind'' was Ayckbourn's first play to use first-person narrative and a subjective viewpoint and is considered to be one of his most affecting works and one of his most important.[3]
Most of ''Woman In Mind'' was written while Ayckbourn was on holiday in the Virgin Islands. Originally intending to have a male central character, Ayckbourn found that a woman's voice was emerging and therefore changed the sex.2 Ayckbourn has also commented that he did not want the central character to be a man in case audiences took it to be autobiographical.3 Nevertheless, Paul Allen, Ayckbourn's biographer, believes that ''Woman In Mind'' is Ayckbourn's most personal play and that a major influence on it may have been a breakdown suffered by his mother in the 1950s.2
Influences for the play include the film D.O.A. in which the narrator is revealed to be dead at the climax.2 The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks is also said to be an influence.2
''Woman In Mind'' received its world premiere at the Stephen Joseph Theatre In The Round, Scarborough, on 30 May 1985.1 The production was directed by Ayckbourn and the cast consisted of:
★ Ursula Jones as Susan
★ Barry McCarthy as Bill
★ Robin Herford as Andy
★ Caroline Webster as Lucy
★ John Hudson as Tony
★ Russell Dixon as Gerald
★ Heather Stoney as Muriel
★ Tom Bowles as Rick
In 1986, ''Woman In Mind'' transferred to London's West End and received it's premiere on 3 September 1986, closing on 4 July 1987.1 Again directed by Ayckbourn and with design by Roger Glossop, the cast consisted of:
★ Julia McKenzie as Susan
★ Peter Blythe as Bill
★ Benedick Blythe as Andy
★ Christina Barryk as Lucy
★ John Hudson as Tony
★ Martin Jarvis as Gerald
★ Josephine Tewson as Muriel
★ Daniel Flynn as Rick
Julia McKenzie won the Evening Standard award for best actress for her portrayal as Susan and Roger Glossop's set design also received praise for its J. M. Barrie-esque sinister and seductive ambiance.[4]
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★ Alan Ayckbourn's official website
''Woman in Mind'' was Ayckbourn's first play to use first-person narrative and a subjective viewpoint and is considered to be one of his most affecting works and one of his most important.[3]
| Contents |
| History and influences |
| Synopsis |
| Productions |
| Premiere |
| London premiere |
| American premiere |
| Themes |
| Reception |
| References |
| External links |
History and influences
Most of ''Woman In Mind'' was written while Ayckbourn was on holiday in the Virgin Islands. Originally intending to have a male central character, Ayckbourn found that a woman's voice was emerging and therefore changed the sex.2 Ayckbourn has also commented that he did not want the central character to be a man in case audiences took it to be autobiographical.3 Nevertheless, Paul Allen, Ayckbourn's biographer, believes that ''Woman In Mind'' is Ayckbourn's most personal play and that a major influence on it may have been a breakdown suffered by his mother in the 1950s.2
Influences for the play include the film D.O.A. in which the narrator is revealed to be dead at the climax.2 The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks is also said to be an influence.2
Synopsis
Productions
Premiere
''Woman In Mind'' received its world premiere at the Stephen Joseph Theatre In The Round, Scarborough, on 30 May 1985.1 The production was directed by Ayckbourn and the cast consisted of:
★ Ursula Jones as Susan
★ Barry McCarthy as Bill
★ Robin Herford as Andy
★ Caroline Webster as Lucy
★ John Hudson as Tony
★ Russell Dixon as Gerald
★ Heather Stoney as Muriel
★ Tom Bowles as Rick
London premiere
In 1986, ''Woman In Mind'' transferred to London's West End and received it's premiere on 3 September 1986, closing on 4 July 1987.1 Again directed by Ayckbourn and with design by Roger Glossop, the cast consisted of:
★ Julia McKenzie as Susan
★ Peter Blythe as Bill
★ Benedick Blythe as Andy
★ Christina Barryk as Lucy
★ John Hudson as Tony
★ Martin Jarvis as Gerald
★ Josephine Tewson as Muriel
★ Daniel Flynn as Rick
Julia McKenzie won the Evening Standard award for best actress for her portrayal as Susan and Roger Glossop's set design also received praise for its J. M. Barrie-esque sinister and seductive ambiance.[4]
American premiere
Themes
Reception
References
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External links
★ Alan Ayckbourn's official website
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