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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:play
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:play
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gptkbp:adaptation
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none known
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gptkbp:adapted_into
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gptkb:radio_station
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gptkbp:artistic_legacy
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remains a staple in modern theatre.
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gptkbp:audience
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interactive elements
mixed demographics
reflection on choices
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gptkbp:awards
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none specific
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gptkbp:character
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three women
Rupert, Jo, and the other woman
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gptkbp:character_appearance
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contemporary attire
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gptkbp:character_arc
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significant growth
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gptkbp:character_development
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focus on female characters
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gptkbp:character_relationships
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internal and external struggles
complex and evolving
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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generally positive
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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influenced modern comedies
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gptkbp:cultural_references
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contemporary issues
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gptkbp:demographics
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adult
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gptkbp:design
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minimalist set
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gptkbp:filming_location
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gptkb:Scarborough,_England
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gptkbp:final_score
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none specified
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gptkbp:first_released
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gptkb:Stephen_Joseph_Theatre
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:musical
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gptkbp:historical_context
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postmodern theatre
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Communicating Doors
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gptkbp:influences
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gptkb:theatre_of_the_absurd
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gptkbp:inspiration
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personal experiences of the playwright
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gptkbp:is_critical_for
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examined in theatre studies
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gptkbp:is_motivated_by
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desire for freedom
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gptkbp:language
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English
witty and sharp
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gptkbp:length
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approximately 90 minutes
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gptkbp:lighting
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atmospheric and moody
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gptkbp:mood
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darkly comedic
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gptkbp:music_style
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use of flashbacks
present throughout the play
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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non-linear storytelling
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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mix of comedy and thriller
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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" Time is a funny thing."
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gptkbp:number_of_stages
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detailed and specific
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gptkbp:performance
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three-act structure
naturalistic
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gptkbp:plot
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involves a time-traveling door
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gptkbp:plot_twist
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unexpected revelations
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gptkbp:premiered_on
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gptkb:1994
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gptkbp:producer
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various international theatres
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gptkbp:production_years
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multiple revivals
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gptkbp:published_by
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gptkb:Samuel_French
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gptkbp:runtime
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1 hour 30 minutes
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gptkbp:setting
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a hotel room
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gptkbp:style
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metafictional elements
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gptkbp:symbolism
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the door as a metaphor
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gptkbp:thematic_element
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gptkb:philosopher
identity and self-discovery
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gptkbp:themes
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time travel
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gptkbp:written_by
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gptkb:Alan_Ayckbourn
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