Dora
by Kim Morrissey

Dora Book Cover
Dora Cover

Synopsis

A satirical feminist play debunking Sigmund Freud's theories about hysteria.

In the famous case, Dora is sent to Dr Freud by her father, who feels she is suffering from neurosis.

Despite her claims that her father's friend has been sexually harassing her, Freud believed her to be exhibiting symptoms of hysteria caused by repressed sexual desire rather than by any abuse.

Kim Morrisey's play Dora: A Case of Hysteria was first performed by Wheatland Theatre, Canada, in 1987.

'A powerful piece of theatre' Michael Palin 'At last!

A feminist play about Freud - and it's funny too!' Laura Crozier

Themes

Performance

Cast

A small cast size of 3 total roles, 1 female and 2 male roles.

Publication

Year Published
1994
ISBN 10
1854592955
ISBN 13
9781854592958
Binding
Paperback
Print Length
64 pages
Place Published
London
Language
English
LCCN
2003427525
LCC
PR9199.3.M6537 D67 1994
DCC
812/.54
Print
Dora is a Canadian play written by and published by Nick Hern Books in London, 1994. The print edition has an ISBN-13 of 9781854592958 and an ISBN-10 of 1854592955.

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