Blasted
by Sarah Kane
What readers are saying
Readers have mixed feelings about the play, with many acknowledging its powerful, shocking content and raw emotion. Some find it a deeply disturbing yet thought-provoking piece, while others criticize it for its excessive violence and lack of character depth. It evokes strong reactions, with some readers compelled to revisit it despite its unsettling nature. Overall, it stands as a divisive work that sparks significant discussion on violence and its representation in theatre.
Synopsis
When Blasted was first produced at the Royal Court in 1995, it was hailed jointly as a masterpiece and a 'disgusting piece of filth'.
It is a play which contains an uncompromising depiction of rape, torture and violence in a society at war with itself.
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Blasted is a British play written by Sarah Kane and published by Methuen in London (2002).
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Methuen · 2002 · 61 pp
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