Colder Than Here
by Laura Wade

Name: Colder Than Here
Brand: Laura Wade
SKU: 9780822221210
Rating: 3.9 (144 reviews)

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Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

American

What readers are saying

Readers find 'Colder Than Here' to be a poignant and relatable exploration of mortality and family dynamics in the face of terminal illness. Many praise Laura Wade's ability to infuse humor into a difficult subject while maintaining emotional depth. The play strikes a balance between sadness and lightheartedness, resonating with audiences on a personal level.

Engaging and relatable charactersBeautifully written dialoguePoignant yet humorousHauntingly beautiful themesSome parts may feel slightly predictable

Synopsis

Nobody can ignore the fact that Myra is dying, but in the meantime, life goes on.

There are boilers to be fixed, cats to be fed, and the perfect funeral to be planned.

As a mother researches burial spots and biodegradable coffins, her family is finally forced to communicate with her and each other as they face up to the future.

A dark comedy about death and life going on.