Resident Alien: Quentin Crisp Explains it all.

Tim Fountain spent time with Quentin during the last year of his life, while doing his research into creating his stage play, based on his life and writings.

The play premiered on 10th November 1999 at the Bush Theatre, in London.

This was just 11 days before Quentin died, so he never got to see it performed live.

The play stars Betty Bourne as Quentin Crisp and is set entirely in Quentin's New York flat, with only one character - Quentin.

Winner,Obie Award for Performance 2001
Winner,Obie Award for Design 2001
Winner,Herald Angel Award for Performance 2001

You can read more about the play and view brief extracts by going to Tim's site.

It has played at many theatres since then around the world. It's success is a tribute not just to it's created and actor, but is a clear indication of the continuing legacy which Quentin has left in the world.

The script has now also been produced as a book of the same title. Resident Alien : Quentin Crisp Explains It All

The play Resident Alien is now available for international touring in 2007/2008 and you can download a pdf of a touring pack from Tim Fountain's website.