Synopsis

This award-winning play introduces us to André, whose declining mental faculties lead to confusion, frustration and a loss of identity. His daughter Anne struggles to balance her love for her father and the need to care for him, with the pressures of her own life. Through the eyes of André, the audience experiences the fear, anguish and vulnerability associated with dementia, and the impact it has on family relationships.

This tragi-comedy is powerfully moving, and in the capable hands of the Company of Ten, Zeller’s masterful approach to a challenging subject will certainly leave audiences with plenty to consider.

Originally written in French, and made into a major motion film starring Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman, The Father offers a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of memory, ageing and the human experience.