FLIGHT OF FANCY – A Ten Minute Play
Setting:
Two men sitting, facing the audience, on high stools in a modern hotel bar. Large mirror to one side. Play opens with Brian waving goodbye to somebody off stage. Rostov looking straight ahead.
Brian:
Brian:
You go ahead Jack. I want to stay here for a while. I'll make my own way home. See you in the morning!
(Turns back to bar and observing that his glass is empty calls for another. Mutters to himself half-looking at Rostov who is smiling)
I’ve nothing to rush home for anyway.
Rostov:
(Turns back to bar and observing that his glass is empty calls for another. Mutters to himself half-looking at Rostov who is smiling)
I’ve nothing to rush home for anyway.
Rostov:
That’s unfortunate. Why?
Brian:
Brian:
It’s a long story.
Rostov:
Rostov:
Right.
(There is a silence as he waits for Brian to expand and when he doesn’t)
You should take a taxi my friend!
Brian:
(There is a silence as he waits for Brian to expand and when he doesn’t)
You should take a taxi my friend!
Brian:
What on earth for? Where would I be going? I live nearby.
Rostov:
Rostov:
To the Airport Hotel.
Brian:
Brian:
Why would I be going to the airport at this hour?
Rostov:
Rostov:
A flight of fancy. To take your mind off things.
(Rostov pulls a card from his pocket and passes it to Brian)
My card.
Brian:
(Rostov pulls a card from his pocket and passes it to Brian)
My card.
Brian:
I don’t understand. (looks at card) Oh! I do now!
Rostov:
Rostov:
Ever tried it?
Brian:
Brian:
No. Is it expensive?
Rostov:
Rostov:
Depends on whether you choose a domestic or international flight.
Brian:
Brian:
Why?
Rostov:
Rostov:
Exotic destinations. Difference in landing charges. All of that.
Brian:
Brian:
How much difference?
Rostov:
Rostov:
Sixty quid on average! One hundred if it is Brazil. Are you interested?
(Brian looks at Rostov and then his card for a little while and then around the bar.)
Brian:
(Brian looks at Rostov and then his card for a little while and then around the bar.)
Brian:
Yeah . . . mabey.
Rostov:
Rostov:
Good. That’s settled. Wait here for a few minutes and then come outside. White Merc at the end of the rank. Ok?
Brian:
Brian:
Right.
(Rostov gets up talking into mobile phone and leaves. Brian takes out his wallet and counts money. A photograph slips out and he studies it and then his reflection in the mirror with an intense gaze. 5 minute or so passes and Rostov comes back in.)
Rostov:
(Rostov gets up talking into mobile phone and leaves. Brian takes out his wallet and counts money. A photograph slips out and he studies it and then his reflection in the mirror with an intense gaze. 5 minute or so passes and Rostov comes back in.)
Rostov:
Are you coming or what? (Angrily)
Brian:
Brian:
No. I think I’ll walk.
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