The play gained widespread critical acclaim when it premiered as The Father at the Ustinov Studio of the Theatre Royal, Bath, England, in 2014.

[7] It was directed by Doug Hughes[3] with scenic design by Scott Pask, costumes by Catherine Zuber and lighting by Donald Holder.

The cast featured Kathryn Erbe (Anne), Brian Avers (Pierre), Charles Borland (Man), Hannah Cabell (Laura), and Kathleen McNenny (Woman).

[8] The Los Angeles premiere was produced in 2020 by the Pasadena Playhouse, starring Alfred Molina, under the direction of Jessica Kubzansky.

It starred Tan Kheng Hua, Janice Koh, Adrian Pang, Frances Lee and Keagan Kang.