The Play What I Wrote (2022): Cast & Plot
The Play What I Wrote is a 2022 film directed by Sean Foley and Maria Needle, starring Thom Tuck as Thom, Dennis Herdman and Tom Hiddleston. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Directors
- Sean Foley and Maria Needle
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Theatre Royal Bath
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Play What I Wrote About?
The premise of The Play What I Wrote without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Thom has written a play, an epic set during the French Revolution titled A Tight Squeeze for the Scarlet Pimple. However, his friend Dennis wants to keep their comedy double act alive. Dennis believes that performing a tribute to Morecambe and Wise might restore Thom’s confidence and save the act. To make this happen, Dennis must first convince a guest star to join them in Thom's play.
The Play What I Wrote Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- tv special
- reenactment
The Play What I Wrote Cast & Characters
Thom Tuck leads the cast as Thom, with Dennis Herdman as Dennis and Tom Hiddleston as Guest Star. Directed by Sean Foley and Maria Needle; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Sean Foley
- Co-director Maria Needle
- Thom Tuck as Thom
- Dennis Herdman as Dennis
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Tom Hiddleston as Guest Star - Mitesh Soni as Arthur
More from Sean Foley and Maria Needle
More films directed by Sean Foley and Maria Needle, best-rated first: National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove and Mindhorn.
The Play What I Wrote Plot Summary
What happens in The Play What I Wrote from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Taking inspiration from the famous catchphrases of Morecambe and Wise, The Play What I Wrote centers on a comedic dynamic where a character named “Sean” writes a series of inept plays. In the first half of the story, “Hamish” humors Sean by allowing his poorly written work to be performed.
Full summary
The whole story of The Play What I Wrote, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Play What I Wrote?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In The Play What I Wrote, which character writes a series of inept plays?
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The Play What I Wrote FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Play What I Wrote, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Play What I Wrote?
The Play What I Wrote runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was The Play What I Wrote released?
The Play What I Wrote was released on March 15, 2022.
Who directed The Play What I Wrote?
The Play What I Wrote was directed by Sean Foley and Maria Needle.
More films by Sean Foley Who is in the cast of The Play What I Wrote?
The Play What I Wrote stars Thom Tuck as Thom, Dennis Herdman as Dennis and Tom Hiddleston as Guest Star, among 4 credited actors.
Does The Play What I Wrote have a post-credit scene?
No. The Play What I Wrote has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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