Traps
by Caryl Churchill
What readers are saying
Readers have mixed feelings about the play, often expressing confusion yet appreciation for its dreamlike quality. Many find the themes relatable, exploring the boundaries of reality and societal constraints. The complexity of the plot seems to challenge some viewers, leaving them wanting more clarity.
Synopsis
Traps; An early play by one of our leading dramatists, written before her breakthrough successes with Cloud Nine and Top Girls.
Press Reviews
"A vivid portrait of the nuclear family in extremis.... Absolutely engrossing ... [and] devastating in its emotional power."
— Chicago Tribune
"Fascinating.... Offers plenty of sinewy lines and joyous juxtapositions and Churchill's most confident and creative deployment of stagecraft."
— Plays and Players
Publication
Traps is a comedy play written by Caryl Churchill and published by Nick Hern Books (1989).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle.
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