I'm the Author

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Duration: 1 hour, 25 minutes

An intriguing drama in two parts by Simon Gray about the up-and-down fortunes of fictional play Unnatural Pursuits. Its author, Hamish Partt, is a heavy-drinking chain-smoker. At the beginning, the play opens in a London fringe theatre. American producer Larry Leitz offers to put the play on in Los Angeles, where the play is a hit. There follows an invitation to take the play to Dallas.

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Credits

Hamish Partt
Alan Bates
Actor
Tom Hickey
Actor
Nigel Planer
Actor
Richard Wilson
Actor
Paul Guilfoyle
Actor
Bob Balaban
Actor
Paul Zimet
Actor
Marty Cruickshank
Actor
Amanda Boxer
Actor
Lisa Orgollini
Actor
Keith Szarabajka
Actor
Rosie Kerslake
Actor
Tom Beard
Actor
Rachel Fielding
Actor
Sarah Sutton
Director
Christopher Morahan
Producer
Keith Trodd

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