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The play closed in 1981 after eight previews and 916 regular performances, with revivals in 2002 and 2014. The story is based on the life of Joseph Merrick, referred to in the script as John Merrick, who lived in the Victorian era and is known for the extreme deformity of his body.
- Bernard Pomerance
- 7 November 1977
- 1977
- Hampstead Theatre
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A SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. TITLE. The Elephant Man. Full-Length Play, Drama / 2w, 6m. Bernard Pomerance. In 1880s London, John Merrick is a horribly deformed young man – a victim of rare skin and bone diseases.
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The play won many awards with its Broadway debut, including a New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play, a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding New Play, and the Tony Award for Best Play. A popular film adaptation (1980), directed by David Lynch and starring John Hurt (Merrick), Anthony Hopkins (Treves), and Anne Bancroft ( Mrs. Kendal ...
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by Bernard Pomerance. The Play. PDF Cite. The Elephant Man depicts the difficult life of Joseph “John” Carey Merrick, a real person who lived from 1862 to 1890. Because of his extreme bodily...
Dec 4, 2014 · The Elephant Man is back on Broadway, and no one could be more thrilled than the revival's leading man, Bradley Cooper. The screen star has been enthralled with the true story of Joseph Merrick...
