Arlington
by Enda Walsh

Name: Arlington
Brand: Enda Walsh
SKU: 9781848426054
Rating: 3.5 (95 reviews)

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

One Act Irish

What readers are saying

Readers find the play to be both terrifying and touching, with many praising its powerful script and stage directions. The themes of existentialism and potential redemption resonate, though some believe the experience is better in live performance than in reading. Overall, Enda Walsh is recognized for his poignant writing style that evokes deep emotions.

Powerful script and themesBeautiful storytellingMasterclass in stage directionsBetter experienced live than on pageSomewhat difficult to parse

Synopsis

In a waiting room, inside a tower, Isla waits for her number to be called.

A young woman finally understands her fate.

And a young man faces a stark decision.

In the midst of a bleak and terrifying world, Arlington is a compelling ode to the human spirit and its power to endure.

It premiered at Galway International Arts Festival in 2016 in a production by the festival and Landmark Productions, directed by the playwright.

Arlington is published in this edition alongside three short theatre installations – Kitchen, A Girl's Bedroom and Room 303 – performed at the 2016 Galway International Arts Festival under the collective title Rooms.

ThemesEnglish literature