Statements (83)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:play
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Elan_Mastai
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:none
has been adapted for radio. has been adapted for television. |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:theatre
|
| gptkbp:associated_act |
2
|
| gptkbp:audience |
adults.
|
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Tom
gptkb:David gptkb:Lisa gptkb:Megan gptkb:Sarah gptkb:Sam gptkb:memorial gptkb:Ben gptkb:Emily gptkb:Rachel |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Graham matures throughout the play.
Lucy is a voice of reason. Mark provides comic relief. Samantha becomes more assertive. |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
Graham and Samantha are a couple.
Graham has a friend named Mark. Samantha has a sister named Lucy. |
| gptkbp:conflict |
miscommunication between characters.
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
positive reviews
generally positive. |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired similar comedic works.
often performed in drama schools. popular in amateur theater. |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:musical
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Toothpaste and Cigars
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
British humor
|
| gptkbp:influences |
influenced by British television.
influenced by farce. influenced by romantic comedies. influenced by sitcoms. influenced by stand-up comedy. |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
observations of social interactions.
real-life relationship dynamics. |
| gptkbp:is_motivated_by |
Graham seeks to understand Samantha.
Lucy wants to help her sister. Mark wants to support Graham. Samantha wants to be heard. the characters seek resolution. |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Samantha
gptkb:Graham |
| gptkbp:merchandise |
cast recordings available.
posters available. scripts available for purchase. souvenirs from productions. themed events held. |
| gptkbp:notable_production |
has a loyal fanbase.
performed in various countries. performed at the Edinburgh Festival. frequently revived. |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" It's not what you say, it's how you say it."
|
| gptkbp:official_language |
English
|
| gptkbp:performed_by |
various theaters
|
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:1995
gptkb:2010 |
| gptkbp:production_years |
multiple productions
|
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Samuel_French
|
| gptkbp:resolution |
characters learn to communicate better.
|
| gptkbp:runtime |
approximately 90 minutes.
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Toronto
a flat in London |
| gptkbp:style |
light-hearted.
|
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
humor.
deception. love. trust. |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:aircraft
misunderstandings relationships |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:TV_series
love relationships |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:David_Tristram
gptkb:Elan_Mastai |