Cocktail Sticks Explained

Cocktail Sticks is an autobiographical play by the English playwright Alan Bennett. It premièred in the National Theatre in 2012 as part of a double bill (with the monologue Hymn). The production was directed by long-term Bennett collaborator Nicholas Hytner. It received great acclaim, and transferred to the Duchess Theatre in the West End of London.[1] [2] [3] The role of Bennett was played by Alex Jennings.

An adaptation for radio was first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on 3 January 2015, with Alex Jennings (and Alan Bennett himself) as Bennett, Jeff Rawle as Dad and Gabrielle Lloyd as Mam.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Hymn/Cocktail Sticks – review. Billington. Michael. Michael Billington (critic). 17 December 2012. 3 January 2015. The Guardian.
  2. News: Alan Bennett plays: Hymn/Cocktail Sticks, National Theatre, review. 17 December 2012. Charles. Spencer. Charles Spencer (journalist). 3 January 2015. The Daily Telegraph.
  3. News: Hymn and Cocktail Sticks, Lyttelton, National Theatre, London. The Independent. 17 December 2012. 3 January 2015. Paul. Taylor.
  4. Web site: Radio Times. Cocktail Sticks. 3 January 2015.
  5. Web site: BBC Radio 4. Cocktail Sticks. 3 January 2015.

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