London Wall
by John Van Druten
by John Van Druten
London Wall is a wryly comic portrayal of the lives and challenges faced by women office workers in the 1930s, highlighting issues of gender inequality in the workplace.
About The Play
About The Play
The entire run of LONDON WALL sold out at the Finborough Theatre.
The Finborough production transfers to the St James’ Theatre, London, from 7 May–1 June 2013.
Full information at www.stjamestheatre.co.uk/events/london-wall
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Presented by the acclaimed Two’s Company, returning to the Finborough Theatre following their sell-out 2005 production of the Great War classic Red Night
London Wall is a wryly comic look at the life of women office workers in the 1930s. In a solicitor’s office in the City, Brewer, the office manager, sees pretty new 19-year-old typist Pat as fair game. As some of the more experienced secretaries try to warn her, and others leave her to her fate, her steady boyfriend – an idealistic young writer – desperately tries to win her back. Meanwhile, cynical Miss Janus’ romantic life seems to be over as she is jilted by her lover at the desperate age of 35…
First performed in the West End in 1931 starring a young John Mills, filmed in 1932, televised in 1963, but unseen since then, London Wall is a surprisingly modern look at men’s continuing inability to see women as professional equals and colleagues.
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