N.F. Simpson

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N.F. Simpson


Born
in London, The United Kingdom
January 29, 1919

Died
August 27, 2011


Norman Frederick Simpson was an English playwright closely associated with the Theatre of the Absurd. His first play A Resounding Tinkle (1957) was produced at the Royal Court Theatre and many of his most famous plays, including The Hole (1958), One Way Pendulum (1959) and The Cresta Run (1964) were staged at the Royal Court. Simpson published several novels and wrote many sketches and comedy pieces for radio and television.

Average rating: 3.3 · 97 ratings · 16 reviews · 18 distinct worksSimilar authors
A Resounding Tinkle, Acting...

liked it 3.00 avg rating — 47 ratings — published 1958 — 10 editions
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One Way Pendulum

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Was He Anyone?

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Most of What Follows is a C...

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N.F. Simpson: Collected Pla...

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Harry Bleachbaker: A novel

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A Resounding Tinkle and Gla...

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If So, Then Yes

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The Hole

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Man overboard: A testimonia...

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