The Time of Your Life
(Author) William SaroyanA programme text edition published in conjunction with the Finborough Theatre to coincide with the centenary of the birth of William Saroyan, The Time of Your Life runs from 26 November - 20 December. 'In the time of our life, live - so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but shall smile to the infinite delight and mystery of it' The Time of Your Life, a rich tapestry of human life, peopled by a profusion of wistful dreamers, pining lonely hearts, and beer-hall-philosophers, is a twentieth century American masterpiece. The Time of Your Life was first presented at The Shubert Theatre, New Haven, USA, on 7 October 1939. It was the first play to win both the New York Drama Critics' Circle award and the Pulitzer Prize. . It has been revived three times on Broadway; was filmed in 1948, starring James Cagney; and twice filmed for TV. It was last seen in the UK in a star-studded Royal Shakespeare Company production in Stratford and London in 1983, and received the following review: 'A remarkable play which blazes forth like a brave beacon: warming and full of fire' Daily Mail
William Saroyan
William Saroyan was an Armenian-American writer known for his unique and whimsical writing style. His most notable works include "The Human Comedy," "My Name is Aram," and "The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze." Saroyan's writing often focused on themes of family, immigration, and the human experience. He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1940 for his play "The Time of Your Life." Saroyan's impact on literature lies in his ability to capture the beauty and complexity of everyday life with humor and compassion. His most famous work, "The Human Comedy," remains a classic of American literature.
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