Plays
by Caryl Churchill

Name: Plays
Brand: Caryl Churchill
SKU: 9780413622709
Rating: 3.82 (176 reviews)

Highlights

British

Why we like it

"Caryl Churchill's 'Plays' challenges societal norms with her sharp, innovative narratives that provoke thought and inspire discussion."

From: Satirical Plays

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the cleverness and depth in Churchill's plays, particularly enjoying the exploration of women's issues and the humor woven throughout. Many consider 'Top Girls' and 'Fen' to be standout pieces, showcasing Churchill's talent for blending historical and contemporary themes. However, some find certain plays, such as 'Serious Money,' to be slow and less engaging.

Clever and thought-provokingStrong female representationHumorous and insightfulStandout plays like Top GirlsSome plays feel slow and dated

Synopsis

Softcops renders the philosophy of Foucault as a music-hall turn and Victorian freakshow "theatre and history combine to give such intelligent fun" (TLS); Top Girls brings five great and less-than-great women from history together for a dinner party and "has a combination of directness and complexity which keeps you both emotionally and intellectually alert" (Sunday Times); Fen scrutinises the lives of the low-paid women potato pickers of the fens (in Eastern England) and "the playwright pins down her poetic subject matter in dialogue of impressive vigour and economy" (Financial Times) while Serious Money is a satirical study of the effects of the Big Bang - "Pure genius...the first play about the city to capture the authentic atmosphere of the place."

(Daily Telegraph)

ThemesDrama Drama--20th century English drama English drama--20th century PR6053.H786 A6 1998 PR6053.H786 A19 1985