The Cocktail Party by T.S. Eliot is a play that was first performed in London in 1949. The play is about a group of upper-class English people who are hosting a cocktail party. The party is interrupted by the arrival of a group of strangers who are not welcome. The play explores the relationships between the guests and the strangers.

The play has a very distinctive tone of voice. It is very formal and dry. This contributes to the air …