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Escaped Alone
by Caryl Churchill
What readers are saying
Readers find 'Escaped Alone' to be a thought-provoking and challenging experience, blending humor with deep questions about life and society. The play's unique focus on the lives of four older women resonates with many, prompting both admiration and contemplation. However, some feel that the abstract style may not translate well when read rather than performed, leaving them disconnected from the narrative and characters.
Provocative and thought-provokingMasterful writing on women's experiencesStrong roles for older womenMay struggle to connect on paper
Synopsis
Three old friends and a neighbour.
A summer of afternoons in the back yard.
Tea and catastrophe.
Escaped Alone premiered at the Royal Court Theatre, London, in 2016, in a production directed by James Macdonald.
Publication
PublisherNick Hern Books
Year2016
BindingPaperback
Pages64
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139781848425491
ISBN-10184842549X
eISBN-139781780017136
LCCPR6053.H786
Escaped Alone is a British play written by Caryl Churchill and published by Nick Hern Books (2016).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books (eISBN 9781780017136).
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