Coming Clean (play)
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Coming Clean is a 1982 British play by Kevin Elyot. The play premiered in 1982 and was Elyot's first professionally produced play.[1]
Kevin Elyot had been acting in productions at the Bush Theatre since 1976. One of the theatre's artistic directors, Simon Stokes, suggested he write a play. Elyot presented to the theatre a play titled Cosy which was renamed Coming Clean and was subsequently produced at the theatre in November 1982.[2]
Synopsis
The play is set in 1982 in Kentish Town. It follows Tony, a struggling writer, and his partner Greg. The couple engage in one night stands as long as they don’t impact their relationship. The couple engage a new cleaner, Robert, to clean the flat. Greg begins an affair with Robert and this challenges the couple’s relationship, exposing differing attitudes to love.[3]
