When I first sat down a month ago to begin writing a new play script, the title "Dinner For One" came immediately to mind. It is indeed about a Dinner for One.
But much more recently, I became aware, through German friends in Hamburg, that there is an iconic British comic sketch by the same name. It was filmed in Germany for a German audience in 1963. The original sketch was written for the British music hall scene in the 1920s.
It has become a German tradition to watch this film every year at New Years. Indeed, our young German friend claims to have seen it more than 40 times in his 45 year lifespan. Strangely, it seems that the film had never been seen on British television until 2018.
Now, the title is perfect for my new play. Am I permitted to use this title? If so will it confuse people?
There may be other possible titles. Yet they elude me. The title "Table Setting for One" does not have the same ring, nor is it quite accurate. "Dinner with Oneself" is likewise lacking in appeal. "Supper for One" has little class. The French title "Table Adieu", not to be confused with "Table a Deux", has a certain "je ne sais quoi", but it is not a French play. Moreover, the irony would be lost on an English speaking audience.
Perhaps in the middle of the night, a title will come racing into my head. Meanwhile the dilemma remains.
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