The Cut
by Mark Ravenhill

The Cut Book Cover
The Cut Cover

Highlights

75 minsThe FutureStrong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle)Unit Set/Multiple Settings

What readers are saying

Readers have mixed feelings about the play. While some appreciate its powerful themes and emotional depth, others find it lacking in originality and depth compared to other works in the genre. The portrayal of societal issues resonates strongly, yet some feel the format limits the exploration of these themes.

Powerful themes of pain and lossEmotional and impactful writingLacks originality compared to othersLimited exploration of themes

Synopsis

Paul is an ordinary man with a shocking secret.

At home, he is a loving husband and father.

At work, he administers the cut.

In a society sickened by his profession, Paul struggles with his conscience and longs to tell the truth.

Press Reviews

"A masterpiece of duplicity, doubt and distress."

— The Guardian

Publication

PublisherSamuel French
Year2016
BindingPaperback
ISBN-139780573704444
ISBN-100573704449

The Cut is a play written by Mark Ravenhill and published by Samuel French (2016).

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Samuel French · 2016

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Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)

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