{"product_id":"hymn-9781350243057","title":"Hymn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSometimes it takes a long time to sound like yourself\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Miles Davis) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTwo men meet at a funeral. Gil knew the deceased. Benny did not. Before long their families are close. Soon they'll be singing the same tune. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBenny is a loner anchored by his wife and children. Gil longs to fulfill his potential. They develop a deep bond but as cracks appear in their fragile lives they start to realise that true courage comes in different forms. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing music from Gil and Benny's lives, Lolita Chakrabarti's searching, soulful new play asks what it takes to be a good father, brother or son. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis edition was published to coincide with the world premiere at London's Almeida Theatre in February 2021.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinner of the 2012 Most Promising Playwright Evening Standard award, \u003cb\u003eLolita Chakrabarti\u003c\/b\u003e is a British actress and writer who has worked extensively on stage and screen. Her most recent acting theatre credits include\u003ci\u003e The Great Game\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAfghanistan \u003c\/i\u003efor The Tricycle, \u003ci\u003eLast Seen - Joy\u003c\/i\u003e for the Almeida, \u003ci\u003eFree Outgoing \u003c\/i\u003efor the Royal Court and \u003ci\u003eJohn Gabriel Borkman\u003c\/i\u003e for the Donmar Warehouse. Her acting screen credits include \u003ci\u003eThe Casual Vacancy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJekyll and Hyde\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMy Mad Fat Diary\u003c\/i\u003e season 3, \u003ci\u003eVera\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOutnumbered\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHustle\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eExtras\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eChristmas Special\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHolby City\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSilent Witness\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAmnesia\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWilliam and Mary\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFortysomething\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Bodies\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eForgiven\u003c\/i\u003e. Writing credits include \u003ci\u003eThe Goddess\u003c\/i\u003e for Woman's Hour on BBC Radio 4, \u003ci\u003eFaith\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHope and\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eBlue Charity\u003c\/i\u003e, also on BBC Radio 4 and \u003ci\u003eLast Seen - Joy \u003c\/i\u003efor Slung Low and the Almeida. In 2012, \u003ci\u003eRed Velvet\u003c\/i\u003e was the first play performed under the Tricycle's new artistic director Indhu Rubasingham. It returned to the Tricycle in 2014 before having its US premiere at St Ann's Warehouse New York. Lolita Chakrabarti also runs Lesata Productions with Rosa Maggiora. Their short film won Best Short Narrative at PAFF, Los Angeles 2012. They are currently in development with their first feature. www.lesataproductions.co.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Methuen Drama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51184754753810,"sku":"9781350243057","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ae1c961d-555c-488f-aea3-e349b4f551ac.jpg?v=1744572228","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/hymn-9781350243057","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}