An inimitably warm and stylish play that deftly mines the humanity to be found in the most unlikely of situations. Tommys not a bad man; hes getting by. Renting a run-down room in his uncle Maurices house; just about keeping his ex-wife and kids at arms length and rolling from one get-rich-quick scheme to the other with his pal Doc. Then one day he comes to the aid of Aimee; whos not had it easy herself; struggling through life the only way she knows how. Their past wont let go easily. But together theres a glimmer of hope they could make something more of their lives. Something extraordinary. Perhaps. The Night Alive premiered at the Donmar Warehouse; London in June 2013; directed by Conor McPherson.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Avoiding her own headline making news; the author dips into her family past somewhat repetitiouslyBy J. S. SchachterAnne Sinclair returns and pays homage to her grandfather; a man she never appreciated; admiring her father instead. There is a "reveal" well into her story that helps her understand him. Her writing is disappointing for a successful TV personality.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Interesting BookBy Trans-Borders LearningThe author tells us at the end that this book is impressionistic; like many of the paintings her grandfather sold. It meanders quite a bit; so if you are interested in chronology you will be disappointed. I found the book interesting nonetheless and gained both facts and knowledge about many topics related to Frances WW II looted art history. I was also reminded of the complicated nature of families.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Interesting!By Carmen PalmaInteresting! This book let us see from another angle the struggle that some painters had to sell their works of art; as well as how this Jew family escaped from the nazis.