Eighty-year-old André lives with his daughter, Anne. But isn’t she in London with her boyfriend?

André used to be an accomplished tap dancer. Or perhaps it was an engineer?

But most importantly, where is his watch? It has probably been stolen.

André is trying to remain in control in a bewildering, ever-changing world.

Seen through the eyes of a man with dementia, The Father exposes the emotional toll it has on him and his family. Moving and at times heart-breaking, André’s story will be recognised by all too many families. Blisteringly honest but ultimately uplifting, it’s a story of our times.

Recently an Oscar and BAFTA winning film starring Antony Hopkins and Olivia Coleman, this production stars Ian Spiby as André and Kate Billingham as Anne. The cast includes Richard Jordan, Fraser Haines, Bernie Wood and Kimberley Vaughan with original music by Martin Heath. It is directed by Martin Borley-Cox. The portrait of André is by Willy Gilder who is living with dementia.

This amateur production of "The Father (Hampton/Zeller)" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd, on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

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