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two-hander

British  
/ ˌtuːˈhændə /

noun

  1. a play for two actors

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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But it’s important to note that “Possession” is a two-hander; Adjani’s performance needs Neill’s to sing, or perhaps, screech.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

A virtual two-hander, “Miss You, Love You” is a rare accomplishment—just enough of a good thing.

From The Wall Street Journal May 28, 2026

To cherish O’Hara for these immortalizing parts is to acknowledge her awareness that a parent’s relationship with each of their children is a two-hander.

From Salon Feb. 4, 2026

It followed a critically acclaimed run in London's West End this summer in The Fifth Step, a two-hander play with Martin Freeman.

From BBC Jan. 2, 2026

He set himself immediately and before Ben could recover had launched a high two-hander toward the rim that missed.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

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