Homebody/Kabul
by Tony Kushner

Name: Homebody/Kabul
Brand: Tony Kushner
SKU: 9780881457049
Rating: 3.9 (38 reviews)

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215 mins

What readers are saying

Readers generally appreciate the depth and complexity of Tony Kushner's 'Homebody/Kabul', noting it as a powerful exploration of life in Afghanistan under the Taliban. Many find Kushner's language masterful and his treatment of truth in cross-cultural relations compelling, though a few feel the play can be overly long and heavy at times. Overall, the play resonates well with those familiar with Kushner's work and encourages thought-provoking discussions.

Masterful language and writingDeep exploration of themesEngaging character developmentSome find it long and depressing

Synopsis

“Tony Kushner’s HOMEBODY/KABUL is the most remarkable play in a decade…without a doubt the most important of our time.”John Heilpern, New York Observer “This compelling evening testifies that Mr Kushner can still deliver his sterling brand of goods: a fusion of politics, poetry and boundless empathy transformed through language into passionate, juicy theater…a reminder of how essential and heartening Mr Kushner’s voice remains.”Ben Brantley, The New York Times “What a feast of a play.

No playwright in the English language has a greater passion for language than Kushner.

And to this Kushner adds that rare quality in American theater, a yearning to go beyond domestic stories and into the great world of political struggle.

Brilliant.

It keeps us thinking.”Richard Christiansen, Chicago Tribune “HOMEBODY/KABUL is a rich and intelligent piece.”Peter Brook “An extraordinary play…a deeply felt expansively ruminative drama.”Paul Taylor, The Independent