Skylight (Faber)
by David Hare

Name: Skylight (Faber)
Brand: David Hare
SKU: 9780571321131
Rating: 4.06 (963 reviews)

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Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

British

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the depth and complexity of relationships explored in the play, highlighting its powerful dialogue and character development. Many find the themes of love, loss, and morality resonate deeply, making it a compelling read. The performances, particularly by Carey Mulligan and Bill Nighy, are frequently praised, enhancing the emotional impact of the narrative.

Powerful exploration of relationships Brilliant dialogue Strong character development Emotional and thought-provoking Some find it slow-paced

Synopsis

There are times in the theatre when you suddenly find yourself in the grip of silence.

There is no fidgeting or coughing, no shifting about in seats: the audience's attention is so tense it is almost palpable.

This is because it is both thrilling and dangerous: a fight to the death, or the dawning of salvation.

David Hare's new play, Skylight

, is punctuated by such moments.

They are the signs that a dramatist of the first rank is writing at full stretch, in complete command of his material, undogmatic and unafraid, unforgiving and compassionate.' Sunday Times Skylight was revived in a new production at the Wyndham's Theatre, London, in June 2014, which received the Evening Standard Revival of the Year Award.