The Female Of The Species
by Joanna Murray-smith

The Female Of The Species Book Cover
The Female Of The Species Cover

Synopsis

A deliciously wicked comedy that proves that the female of the species is not only deadlier, but funnier than the male.

From the author of the West End-hit, Honour.

Thirty years ago Margot Mason, pioneer of the 1970's Women's Liberation movement and fearless academic, wrote her groundbreaking work, The Cerebral Vagina.

Numerous best-sellers and international adulation followed, but now she has writer's block.

As she sits in her country house struggling with a deadline, in walks Molly Rivers, student, idealist and daughter of one of Margot's most dedicated followers.

Initially flattered, Margot is less pleased when Molly handcuffs her to the desk and pulls a gun...

'deliriously funny... I beg you to see it' Sunday Telegraph

'a cracking piece, part hostage drama, part satire, part outrageous farce... hugely entertaining' Telegraph

'a new West End play with a seriously amusing mind of its own' Evening Standard

Themes

Performance

Cast

A small cast size of 6 total roles, 3 female and 3 male roles.

Publication

Year Published
2008
ISBN 10
1854595229
ISBN 13
9781854595225
Binding
Paperback
Print Length
96 pages
Place Published
London
Language
English
LCCN
2009367189
LCC
PR9619.3.M855 F46 2008
DCC
822.914
eISBN 13
9781780014166
Print
The Female Of The Species is a British comedy / farce play written by and published by Nick Hern Books in London, 2008. The print edition has an ISBN-13 of 9781854595225 and an ISBN-10 of 1854595229.
Digital
ePlay digital editions are available on Amazon Kindle Apple Books with an ISBN-13 of 9781780014166.

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