This Is Where We Came In
This Is Where We Came In by Alan Ayckbourn, published by Samuel French Ltd on September 15, 2010, is a play that unfolds in a unique theatrical setting. The narrative centers around Fred, who is waiting for a show to begin, as a group of characters known as the Players arrives. These Players, including Nell, Bethany, Talitha, Jenkin, Albert, and a mechanized creature named Kevin, reveal to Fred that they are under the control of the Storytellers, who dictate their actions and narratives.
Readers will find a blend of drama and juvenile themes as the Players express their fears and frustrations regarding their situation. The arrival of the Storytellers—Great Aunt Repetitus, Uncle Erraticus, and Uncle Oblivious—sets the stage for a conflict over storytelling control. This edition, comprising 94 pages, delves into the dynamics between the characters and the overarching struggle for autonomy in storytelling, making it a thought-provoking exploration of the roles of actors and storytellers in drama.
Official synopsis Publisher
Fred is waiting for the show to start. The Players arrive: Nell, Bethany, Talitha, Jenkin, Albert and a strange mechanized creature, Kevin on Keyboards. They tell Fred that they are slaves of the Storytellers who control their every move. Once they had a champion, Flavius, who nearly managed to wrest storytelling control back into their hands where it belongs. The Storytellers arrive: Great Aunt Repetitus, Uncle Erraticus and Uncle Oblivious. The Players react fearfully and the stories begin.-4 women, 7 men
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