Mad Forest
by Caryl Churchill

Name: Mad Forest
Brand: Caryl Churchill
SKU: 9781854590442
Rating: 3.77 (344 reviews)

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Highlights

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Large Cast

Female

Male

British

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the intricate layers and compelling narrative of the play, which captures the emotional turmoil surrounding the Romanian Revolution. Many find Caryl Churchill's unique writing style and the overlapping dialogues particularly engaging, contributing to a powerful theatrical experience. The play's exploration of history intertwined with personal stories resonates deeply with audiences.

Intricate layers of storytellingCaptivating exploration of historyEngaging use of overlapping dialogueSome found it confusing to read

Synopsis

Mad Forest explores the reactions of ordinary people to confused events, focusing in particular on two families.

What emerges is the dreadful damage done to people's lives by repression and the painful difficulties of lasting change.

Caryl Churchill's play about the Romanian revolution was written after she, the director and a group of students from London's Central School of Speech and Drama went to Romania to work with acting students there.

The play was first performed in 1990, only three months after their return.