The Father

Christopher Hampton’s translation of ‘The Father’ by Florian Zeller is a deeply poignant, realistic and darkly humorous psychological drama about a man losing his mind. The play formed the basis of the award winning film of the same name, earning actor Anthony Hopkins his 2nd Academy Award for Best Actor.

The Father looks inside the mind of Andre, a retired dancer living with his adult daughter Anne and her husband. Or is he a retired engineer receiving a visit from Anne who has moved away with her boyfriend? Why do strangers keep turning up in his room? And where has he left his watch?