Hitchcock Blonde
Hitchcock Blonde by Terry Johnson is a revised edition published by Bloomsbury Academic on September 15, 2008. This 96-page play explores the intriguing dynamics between a media lecturer and his female protégé as they uncover deteriorated footage linked to Alfred Hitchcock. While the narrative hints at Hitchcock’s influence, it primarily delves into themes of desire, obsession, and the interplay between life and film.
Readers will find a blend of drama and intellectual comedy as the characters navigate a theatrical landscape filled with elements of film noir. The play presents a unique perspective on the relationship between men and women, examining the complexities of sex and desire. With its engaging plot and multifaceted characters, Hitchcock Blonde invites exploration into the darker aspects of human nature and the world of cinema.
Official synopsis Publisher
First published to tie-in with the Royal Court Theatre’s production in April 2003, with a cast including Alexander Delamere, Victoria Gay, Fiona Glascott and Rosamund Pike, this is the newly revised version of award-winning Terry Johnson’s classic play.
A media lecturer and his female protégé find some deteriorated Hitchcock footage. It would appear they had discovered some early rushes but what film were they for and who is the mysterious blonde?
Hitchcock Blonde is not a play about Alfred Hitchcock, though he may make a cameo appearance. Of the less familiar characters, one is likely to amuse, the other will behave appallingly in a theatrical film noir of genius, lust, death and voyeuristic obsession.
‘On the face of it, Hitchcock Blonde is a play about Alfred Hitchcock and women, about sex and desire, and what happens when you have either without the other. It is also a detective story, a biographical fantasy, an intellectual comedy. . . a play about life in films and films in life, about predators and victims…’ Sunday Times
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