N. F. Simpson was one of the leading exponents of the theatre of the absurd; and is best known for his play A Resounding Tinkle; made famous by its premiere at the Royal Court in 1957; and later to star Peter Cook. But beyond that he was a major force in the satire boom of the sixties; and wrote much exceptional comedy for film and TV for the likes of John Cleese; Beryl Reid; Hattie Jacques and Eric Sykes; as well as a number of brilliantly funny plays for theatre; which starred big names such as Harold Pinter and Kenneth Williams. His influence on everyone from Peter Cooks much-loved character E. L. Wisty to Monty Pythons Flying Circus helped spawn a generation of incredible comic talent.Plays included in the collection are A Resounding Tinkle; The Hole; Gladly Otherwise; One Way Pendulum; The Cresta Run; Was He Anyone? and his final work; If So; Then Yes; first performed in 2010.This collection celebrates the work of this lost comic genius; and seeks to put his reputation back at the heart of British - and world - comedy.
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Cultural Promotion Helpful But InsufficientBy Purple DragonChronicles the NAACPs use of the arts--poetry; literature; visual arts; and music to educate the general public on black cultural achievements. It was hoped that this education and exposure would support black bids for full freedom and equality; promote black cultural unity and self-esteem; and counter degrading stereotypes. Though a useful ancillary strategy; cultural promotion is insufficient to change the material conditions of most blacks.