The Night Alive
by Conor Mcpherson

Name: The Night Alive
Brand: Conor Mcpherson
SKU: 9780822230861
Rating: 3.73 (123 reviews)

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Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

Unit Set/Multiple SettingsBritish

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the interesting characters and the depth of the story, complimenting McPherson's writing style. Many find the themes of hope amidst hopelessness to be resonant, though a few felt the work was less engaging compared to his previous plays. The realistic dialogue and exploration of loneliness in Ireland are also highlighted, making it a notable read for fans of character-driven narratives.

Interesting charactersDepth of storyRealistic dialogueThemes of hopeLess engaging than previous works

Synopsis

An inimitably warm and stylish play that deftly mines the humanity to be found in the most unlikely of situations.

Tommy's not a bad man, he's getting by.

Renting a run-down room in his uncle Maurice's house, just about keeping his ex-wife and kids at arm's length and rolling from one get-rich-quick scheme to the other with his pal Doc.

Then one day he comes to the aid of Aimee, who's not had it easy herself, struggling through life the only way she knows how.

Their past won't let go easily.

But together there's a glimmer of hope they could make something more of their lives.

Something extraordinary.

Perhaps.

The Night Alive premiered at the Donmar Warehouse, London in June 2013, directed by Conor McPherson.

ThemesEnglish drama PR6063.C73 N54 2013

Press Reviews

"Winner of the 2014 New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play. “Extraordinary…The play can only be called transcendent…a heaven-sent vision.” —The New York Times. ”THE NIGHT ALIVE is a stunner…so fresh and full of vital poetry that you'll cling to every word.“ —Wall Street Journal. ”A captivating play…jolting drama with visceral energy.“ —The Hollywood Reporter. ”…dialogue that makes the story feel fully alive.“ —New York Daily News. ”Conor McPherson's wonderful [THE NIGHT ALIVE is] spellbinding and gorgeous [and] by one of the true poets of the theater."
— Time Out New York