Alfie (play)
Alfie is a 1963 stage play written by Bill Naughton. Developed from a radio drama, the original London production starred John Neville, and the Broadway transfer starred Terence Stamp.
| Alfie | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Bill Naughton |
| Characters | Alfie Elkins |
| Date premiered | 1963 |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Drama, comedy |
| Setting | In and around South London of the present day |
The play recounts the life of a working-class London ladies man, Alfie Elkins, and the many women who pass through his life. The play was adapted into a film twice, a 1966 version starring Michael Caine and a 2004 version starring Jude Law, with the location switched to Manhattan and the character being an ex-pat Cockney.
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