Visitors part 1 dennis potter 1987 glynis barber michael brandon john standing nicola pagett. Oct 21, 2009 a cream cracker under the settee, hallelujah. This groundbreaking series of dramatic monologues offers viewers an. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A comparison of three modern literary texts, chapter 4 from of mice and men by john steinbeck, the poem havisham by carol duffy and the alan bennett monologue a cream cracker under the settee from the context of how the authors have portrayed the emotions of their characters to the reader. All about doris a handy resource helping to develop understanding of the ways in which we are encouraged to feel empathy for doris. Cream cracker under the settee by alan bennett abebooks. Na nominated best original television music george fenton. A cream cracker under the settee is one of six dramatic monologues being performed in two sets of three at west yorkshire playhouse from 1423 june, tickets cost.
Doris is a character in her seventies, and the only speaker in the play. Recorded in 2002, thora hirds last ever performance, in a part written especially for her, is moving and memorable. A cream cracker under the settee, the monologist has chosen to incorporate a rich and diverse continuum of emotions to enhance the narrative. As the lights came up we met doris, played by pat clewis, sitting comfortably in her chair. The character of doris in a cream cracker under the settee by alan bennett 3380 words 14 pages.
Character of doris in a cream cracker under the settee by alan bennett the melancholy of life, death and old age, are one of the many issues dealt. There is no one who captures everyday suburbia with the crackling wit and searing observation of bennett. Three of alan bennetts monologues from the original talking heads lady of letters performed by siobhan redmond, a chip in the sugar by karl theobold, and a cream cracker under the settee, by stephanie cole. There is a range of ways in which the character can talk about an event. This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. A cream cracker under the settee was first shown on bbc tv on 24th may, 1988.
This video is used during a monologue play called a cream cracker under the settee by british writer alan bennett, directed by kazuki takase at theatre. Mar 31, 2018 a cream cracker under the settee is a dramatic monologue written by alan bennett in 1987 for television, as part of his talking heads series for the bbc. It wasnt alternative, but it was realistic and optimistic it was never too late, a 19801981 bbc radio 4 comedy by terry gregson, starring the brilliant english character actors thora hird, megs jenkins, avis bunnage and joe gladwin. The collection, harold pinter, 1976, with malcolm mcdowellalan bateshelen mirrenlaurence olivier. Wait long enough and we will have the cream cracker under the settee. The series became very popular, moving onto bbc radio, international theatre, becoming one of the bestselling audio book releases of all time and included as part of both the alevel and gcse english syllabus.
The classic bbc radio 4 monologues plus a woman of no importance audiobook written by alan bennett. Doris is an elderly, but independent woman who suffers a fall while tidying up. Bennett was born in armley in leeds, west yorkshire. See more ideas about monologues, cream crackers and pennies from heaven. An independent old lady has a fall that decides her future.
He decided to apply for a scholarship at oxford university. Doris is an elderly, but independent woman who suffers a fall while. A lady of letters starring carole knowles a chip in the sugar starring alan philps soldiering on starring. The outside dog talking heads julie walters part 1 duration. A cream cracker under the settee is by far the most poignant of the monologues though not quite a solo piece a policeman is heard at doriss front door asking how she is, though he soon. The outside dog talking heads julie walters youtube. A cream cracker under the settee thora hird series two 7. This monologue features one of thoras bestremembered performances. I sat for a bit looking up at me and wilfred on the wedding photo. The play was written in 1987 but the concerns of elderly people remain the same. Character of doris in a cream cracker under the settee by alan bennett the melancholy of life, death and old age, are one of the many issues dealt with, in alan bennetts heartrending tale. A cream cracker under the settee doris stephanie cole. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office at 26 red lion square london wc1r 4hq.
Here three of the original talking heads monologues, a lady of letters, a chip in the sugar and a cream cracker under the settee, all created for the bbc tv series in 1988, focus on the aching of loneliness in late middle aged life. A cream cracker under the settee by rushen players. Accompanying the last of the sun are two bestselling talking head monologues, a cream cracker under the settee and waiting for the telegram. Doris in alan bennetts a cream cracker under the settee. With millions of unique furniture, decor, and housewares options, well help you find the perfect solution for your style and your home. A cream cracker under the settee thora hird talking heads. Thora hird plays doris in a cream cracker under the settee doris, aged seventyfive, is a tidy woman and when she suffers a fall after trying to clear up after her considerably less thorough home help, zulema, it becomes apparent that her constant nagging may have been responsible for her husbands early death. A cream cracker under the settee is a dramatic monologue written by alan bennett in 1987 for television, as part of his talking heads series for the bbc. He was accepted by exeter college, oxford from which he graduated with a firstclass degree in history. A cream cracker under the settee thora hird talking. A cream cracker under the settee nominated best lighting tony burrough. Alan bennetts a cream cracker under the settee essay.
Alone and injured, she wonders whether the only place left for her in society is a. Alan bennetts a cream cracker under the settee essay bartleby. A lady of letters and cream cracker under the settee by. These monologues give the audience a window into the life of a variety of people that society often forgets. Watch talking heads season 1, episode 6 a cream cracker under the settee.
Jan 01, 1998 a cream cracker under the settee book. Also featured is a specially written introduction and postscript, in which alan recalls the experience of. Talking heads a cream cracker under the settee tv episode. Six monologues tell the stories of six different repressed souls. A cream cracker under the settee thora hird talking heads duration. Alan bennetts a cream cracker under the settee essay 760 words 4 pages. What a cream cracker under the settee means to sue. Doris, aged seventyfive, is a tidy woman and when she suffers a fall after trying to clear up after her considerably less thorough home help, zulema, it becomes apparent that her constant nagging may have been responsible for her husbands early death. Could you please tell me or email me a full copy of the script for alan bennets a cream cracker under the settee. Monologue is a greek word, mono, meaning one and logue, meaning to speak or talk. And i thought, well, zulema, i bet you havent dusted the top of that.
A cream cracker under the settee film the guardian. Classic british tvmovies on other yt channels youtube. I was working as a care assistant at a social services home for the elderly at the time, so thought that the show would be of interest. Playing via spotify playing via youtube playback options. I will be talking about how doris, one lady from cream cracker under the settee and irene, the other lady. West yorkshire playhouse will be undergoing a major refurbishment starting this summer.
Sue wallace, who is currently making audiences go from outloud laughter to profound sadness in a cream cracker under the settee, has worked on alan bennett pieces before. The character of doris in a cream cracker under the settee by alan bennett the character of doris in a cream cracker under the settee by alan bennett the melancholy of life, death and old age, are one of the many issues dealt with, in alan bennetts heartrending tale. A cream cracker under the settee was written for television, so it uses a number of dramatic techniques to do with performance. Origin theatrical cream cracker under the settee, a. A cream cracker under the settee madf manx amateur. Are you being served mrs slocombe, senior person 7 duration. Cream cracker under the settee audition piece one i was glad when shed gone, dictating. Read about ch 6 a cream cracker under the settee by thora hird and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Apr 7, 2016 a cream cracker under the settee thora hird talking heads youtube stay safe and healthy.
A cream cracker under the settee by bennett, alan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A cream cracker under the settee madf manx amateur drama. Designed to look like a familiar front room of an older generation, with floral curtains, occasional rugs and side tables. Buy a cream cracker under the settee acting edition s. At wayfair, we want to make sure you find the best home goods when you shop online. Advantages of this are, you get to know the character doris very well, this makes the play. With alan bennett, stephanie cole, thora hird, patricia routledge. May 24, 2017 a cream cracker under the settee is by far the most poignant of the monologues though not quite a solo piece a policeman is heard at doriss front door asking how she is, though he soon. A cream cracker under the settee doris has taken a fall at home, and until someone comes to rescue her shes left immobile and in reflective mood. The set gives the audience important information at the start of the monologue about the character and the plot. See more ideas about last of summer wine, comedy actors and pete postlethwaite. The character in this piece, therefore, has much fluctuation in the sentimental content. Alan bennetts a cream cracker under the settee doris, the 75 year old houseproud woman is the main character, the only character in fact in alan bennetts dramatic monologue a cream cracker under the settee.
The reason the writer uses a monologue is to emphasis to the readers that doris the narrator is totally alone and this play tries to emphasis how elderly people are neglected in. A lady of letters and cream cracker under the settee by alan bennett the two monologues i am going to be writing about are two elderly women who are lonely and trapped in their own homes. It was subsequently performed as part of the stage version of talking heads, which opened on 11th january, 1996. A cream cracker under the settee is a monologue which was extracted from a series of monologues written by alan bennett for the bbc. I cant post youtube links but put in kenny everett verity treacle and youll see what i mean quote i preferred scars on sunday. In the play a cream cracker under the settee i think the alan bennett is trying to convey a message about what old age pensioners are really like and what there thoughts are about modern life.