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Woman In Mind
Alan Ayckbourn
Woman In Mind (December Bee)
by Alan Ayckbourn
What readers are saying
Readers find 'Woman In Mind' to be a captivating blend of comedy and tragedy, highlighting the complexities of mental health. The writing is praised for its depth and wit, making it an engaging experience for audiences. Many consider it one of Ayckbourn's best works, appealing particularly to knowledgeable theatergoers.
Strong mix of comedy and tragedyDeep and thought-provoking writingEngaging for theater loversComplex language and wordplay
Synopsis
The comic poet of middle class life, always so very funny, goes deeper and darker in this triumphant play about a housewife named Susan who is married to a boring cleric named George.
After getting knocked out by stepping on the tooth end of a garden rake, Susan experiences hilarious hallucinations in which her oppressive and boring everyday life is replaced by a fantasy in which she is an ideal wife and mother with an ideal family.
While her real family treats her with condescension and apathy, her fantasy family dresses in lovely white, always drinks champagne, lives in a stately home and tells her that she is wonderful.
Eventually, the fantasy family becomes nightmarish and Susan begins to realize that she is going mad.
Publication
PublisherSamuel French
Year1986
BindingPaperback
EditionMain
Pages92
PlaceLondon
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780571145201
ISBN-100571145205
eISBN-139780571318223
LCCN90166056
LCCMLCS 90/09426 (P)
Woman In Mind (December Bee) is a British comedy play written by Alan Ayckbourn and published by Samuel French in London (1986).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play (eISBN 9780571318223).
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Faber & Faber · 1986 · 92 pp
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