Alice is a retired English teacher who is living a comfortable if rather lonely existence. A chance encounter with her neighbour’s daughter re-awakens her passion to teach when she discovers that most unusual of things. A pupil who wants to learn! The poetry of Shelly and the music of Eminem provide the unlikely connection between education and obsession. With a respectful nod to ‘Educating Rita’ this is a story of how a generation gap is easily bridged through the discovery of a mutual interest. All scenes are set in Alice’s living room which has minimal set requirements.

Cast (in order of appearance)

ALICE – 70
EMMA – 14

The title of this play is taken from the poem ‘The Cloud’ by Percy Bysshe Shelley.

Published by New Theatre Publications

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