FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON to Play the Masque Theatre this November

A theatrical version of Daniel Keyes's FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON, adapted by David Rogers, will play the Masque Theatre this November. Presented by DQ Entertainment, the production will be directed by Tamara Grant.

FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON is the compelling story of Charlie, a man with an IQ of 68 who works a menial job. He is selected to undergo an experimental surgical, which increases his intelligence to genius levels, which has already worked on a test subject, a mouse named Algernon. But as Algernon shows frightening symptoms of regression, Charlie faces a race against time to keep new intelligence long enough to save himself. Poignant, romantic, funny and tragic, FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON is about the hope of one man's indomitable spirit.

Originally a short story published in the 1950s, the novel version of FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON was published in 1966 and won the Nebula Award for Best Novel in that year. The text is often used in high schools because of its variety of themes and ethical issues. Cliff Robertson won the Academy Award for Best Actor for CHARLY, the 1968 movie version of the book, which was also developed into a musical called CHARLIE AND ALGERNON by David Rogers and Charles Strouse.

FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON runs at the Masque Theatre from 3 - 5 November. Tickets cost R70 and can be booked by calling 021 778 1898 or emailing the Masque Theatre.