A lyrical collision between the fading past and the vibrant present
In short: Experience a 1994 comedy-drama that blends poetry, music, and dance to explore the friction of generational change. It captures the wistful observation of an elderly man navigating a world that has moved on without him.
Inspired by the poetry of John Betjeman, Late Flowering Lust follows Cousin John, an amiable older gentleman who visits a country house for a weekend. While he remains on the fringes of the gathering, he watches an energetic group of young people engage in lively activity.
The production is a multi-disciplinary work featuring music by Jim Parker performed by the Nash Ensemble, dance by members of Adventures in Motion Pictures, and spoken word segments from Betjeman himself. It serves as a poignant study on aging and cultural shifts.
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