The Wonderful World of Dissocia
by Anthony Neilson

Name: The Wonderful World of Dissocia
Brand: Anthony Neilson
SKU: 9781472509598
Rating: 3.9 (98 reviews)

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Highlights

Medium Cast

Female

Male

105 mins Present Day Expandable Casting Bare Stage/Simple Set Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes British Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the unique blend of fantasy and realism in the play, highlighting its insightful exploration of mental health. Many find the contrast between surreal freedom and the entrapments of reality both intriguing and thought-provoking. The intricate writing and distinct style of the author receive particular praise, though some note the complexity can be confusing.

Unique blend of fantasy and realism Intriguing exploration of mental health Clever and thought-provoking writing Can be confusing at times

Synopsis

Lisa Jones is on a journey.

It's a colourful and exciting off-kilter trip in search of one lost hour that has tipped the balance of her life.

The inhabitants of the wonderful world she finds herself in - Dissocia - are a curious blend of the funny, the friendly and the brutal.

Produced originally for the 2004 Edinburgh International Festival, The Wonderful World of Dissocia wowed critics and audiences alike.

This Modern Classics edition cements the status of this hugely original play, both magical and moving, that confirmed Anthony Neilson as one of major voices in contemporary British Theatre.

As Neilson himself put it, ‘If you like Alice in Wonderland but there's not enough sex and violence in it, then Dissocia is the show for you'.

This Modern Classic edition features an introduction by Dr Trish Reid.

Themes Drama