Once Upon a Time at the Adelphi - Phil Willmott

ALICE: (ASIDE) Then it sounds as if they’d better stay in the past. I’m
interested in the future not ancient history. (OUT LOUD) Now you’re
keeping our guest waiting.
PRODUCER: (TO ALICE) Honey, why don’t you leave us to get to grips with
those figures. Tell my wife she’s imagining things. Again. (AGGRESSIVE)
Crazy Bitch.
JO AS YOUNG ALICE: I can come back when it’s more convenient, Sir
THOMPSON: (IMPULSIVE) Alice, meet me tonight, midnight, Usual place. It’s
about time I told you everything. Then, if you still want to be with me… well
I think I’ve kept you waiting long enough.
JO AS YOUNG ALICE: (EXCITED) Really? Tonight? You’d better not let me
down again!
THOMPSON: Tonight.
PRODUCER: (TO ALICE) Perhaps you’ll knock next time.
JO AS YOUNG ALICE: Yes, Sir, Sorry it’s just your wife assured me -
PRODUCER: Get out!
SHE DOES.
(TO THOMPSON) Now where were we -
Dance for me, Boy.
You know you want to
Dance for me, Boy
You know you got to
Duck and dive and
weave and slide
If you want to catch my eye
Come on and dance for me –
THEY END UP FACES ALMOST TOUCHING.
THOMPSON: No, this isn’t who I am anymore. A year ago maybe. I’m with
someone now.
PRODUCER: Lucky someone.
SCENE 13
DOWNSTAIRS IN RECEPTION ALICE IS TALKING TO DELORES, THE PRODUCER’S
NEUROTIC WIFE, WHO SIPS AT A MARTINI.
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