Gut Girls
by Sarah Daniels

Name: Gut Girls
Brand: Sarah Daniels
SKU: 9780573019654
Rating: 3.69 (112 reviews)

Highlights

Medium Cast

Female

Male

British

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the compelling narrative and character depth in the play, often describing it as both beautiful and harrowing. Many highlight its effectiveness in exploring women's experiences under a capitalist system, making it a recommended read for drama students and enthusiasts alike.

Engaging story and charactersThought-provoking themesSuitable for academic studySome find the second half rushed.

Synopsis

Premiéred at London's Albany Empire in 1988 and set in Deptford at the turn of the century this play traces the lives of the girls who work in the gutting sheds of the Cattle Market and how their lives are changed when the sheds are closed down.

Although the girls are unwilling participants in a club founded by Lady Helena to find alternative employment the results are not without tragic consequences.11 women, 6 men