Old Times
Old Times
Author: Harold Pinter
First Performance: 1971, London
Published: 1971
Genre: Drama in 2 acts
Setting: Rural home, England, 1960s
Cast: 1m, 2f
Kate lives in the country with her husband Deeley, whose work as a film-maker occasionally takes him from home. They are awaiting the arrival of Anna, who is married to a wealthy husband and who shared a flat with Kate when they were both secretaries in London. In fact, Anna is on stage from the start, and abruptly enters the conversation after her ‘arrival’. Deeley is threatened by Kate's relationship with Anna, and is further thrown off equilibrium by being strongly attracted to Anna. Kate reminisces about visits to the cinema and parties they attended. Sexual tension is increased when Anna describes how she witnessed Kate enduring an inept...
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