The Winterling
by Jez Butterworth

The Winterling Book Cover
The Winterling Cover

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the play's intriguing blend of humor and tension, praising its dark and enigmatic qualities. The writing style and depth are frequently lauded, highlighting the influence of notable playwrights like Pinter and McDonagh. Many are eager to see it performed live, reflecting its engaging narrative and character dynamics.

Intriguing and funnyBalances humor and tensionFantastic writing styleSome unclear elements

Synopsis

A comedy thriller from the author of the Olivier Award-winning Jerusalem.

West waits in a burnt-out farmhouse, on Dartmoor, in the depths of winter, for two associates from the city.

The wine has been poured and the revolver loaded.

But who is waiting upstairs?

'characteristically moreish thanks to its high-definition misfits and clash of casual domesticity and menace' Time Out

'dazzling' Guardian

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Publication

Year2006
BindingPaperback
EditionIllustrated
Pages96
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139781854599261
ISBN-101854599267
eISBN-139781780012773
LCCPR6052.U894 W56 2006

The Winterling is a British play written by Jez Butterworth and published by Nick Hern Books (2006).

Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books (eISBN 9781780012773).

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