''Topless'' is a one-woman
stage play
A play is a work of drama, usually consisting mostly of dialogue between Character (arts), characters and intended for theatre, theatrical performance rather than just Reading (process), reading. The writer of a play is called a playwright.
Pla ...
by
Miles Tredinnick
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. It is set on an open-top sightseeing bus and features tour guide Sandie revealing her personal life whilst pointing out the London sights. The play, produced by
The Big Bus Company
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, ran for two seasons in London, firstly in 1999 (directed by Martin Bailey) and then in 2000 (directed by Miles Tredinnick). The role of Sandie was played by three actresses: Rachael Carter, Alexandra Moses and Serena Hanson. Although the play was written to be performed in theatres, the original production was actually performed on the open-top of a double-decker bus driving around the streets of London.
An acting edition was published by Matador Books in 2006 and a Kindle ebook version came out in 2011.
Bibliography
* ''Topless'' (2000 Comedy Hall Books)
* ''Jean Marlow Audition Speeches for Women'' - Extract from ''Topless''. (2001 A&C Black)
* ''Topless'' - new edition (2006 Matador Books)
References
External links
''Topless'' site
British plays
Comedy plays
1999 plays
Plays set in London
Plays for one performer
Monodrama
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