The author of this play told its director Peter Wood that "everything to do with the play is in the play" and it was cancelled after just eight performances.
The author of this play told its director Peter Wood that "everything to do with the play is in the play" and it was cancelled after just eight performances. This play originally contained a speech by the protagonist about his lost son Emanuel. This play's protagonist threatens that a wheel-barrow is coming for Petey's wife, who gives him a toy drum because of his ability to play the piano. The protagonist of this play wants to run away with (*) Lulu, but is told he will be taken to Monty to start a new life. During the title event of this play, the protagonist assaults Meg and is verbally abused by McCann and Goldberg who are visitors to the boarding house where this play takes place. For 10 points, name this absurdist play about Stanley who insists that his age is not changing on the day of the title celebration, a work by Harold Pinter.
The author of this play told its director Peter Wood that "everything to do with the play is in the play" and it was cancelled after just eight performances.
The Birthday Party