Alfie (play)

Alfie is a 1963 play written by Bill Naughton.[1] The original London production starred John Neville, and the Broadway transfer starred Terence Stamp.[2][3] The play was adapted into a film twice, a 1966 version starring Michael Caine and a 2004 version starring Jude Law.[4]

Alfie
Written byBill Naughton
CharactersAlfie Elkins
Date premiered1963
Original languageEnglish
GenreDrama, comedy
SettingIn and around South London of the present day

Overview

The story of an English ladies man, Alfie Elkins, and the many women who come into his life.

Original production

Directed by Donald McWhinnie, the play ran at London's Mermaid Theatre from 19 June - 13 July 1963. It then transferred to the Duchess Theatre in the West End, where it opened on 22 July.[2]

Broadway production

Directed by Gilchrist Calder, the play opened at New York's Morosco Theatre on 17 December 1964, and closed on 2 January 1965 after 21 performances.[3]

References
  1. Glenn Collins (11 January 1992). "Bill Naughton, 81, a British Playwright Who Created 'Alfie'". New York Times. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
  2. "Production of Alfie - Theatricalia". theatricalia.com.
  3. League, The Broadway. "Alfie! – Broadway Play – Original - IBDB". www.ibdb.com.
  4. "Alfie". The Guardian. 2012.
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