The Gathered Leaves: New Edition - Paperback

by Andrew Keatley (Author)

"A classic Hampstead family drama, full of juicy, nuanced character relations and wry quips...sharp, witty and insightful." --WhatsOnStage

The Pennington family hasn't been in the same room together for seventeen years. But on the eve of William's seventy-fifth birthday, all three generations gather, hoping that the mistakes of the past can be consigned to history.

An errant daughter, an autistic son, and a second son that could never just grasp the nettle-William's children have always been a disappointment to him. With long-held resentments rising to the surface, and new problems unexpectedly presenting themselves, a family reconciliation may be some way off. But William knows he is running out of time.

Author Biography

Andrew Keatley studied English and drama at Royal Holloway, University of London, and Acting at Webber Douglas. His plays include Alligators (Hampstead Downstairs, 2016); The Gathered Leaves (Park Theatre, London, 2015; revived 2025); Go To Your God Like A Soldier (Old Vic Tunnels, London/Underbelly, Edinburgh); Colourings (Old Red Lion, Islington); Care (Bush); Why Don't We Multiply? and Weapon of Choice (Theatre503).