Cleansed
by Sarah Kane

Name: Cleansed
Brand: Sarah Kane
SKU: 9780413733306
Rating: 3.78 (1631 reviews)

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

British

What readers are saying

Readers are divided on the impact of this play. While many commend its unique storytelling and powerful themes surrounding love and suffering, others feel perplexed by its violent and abstract nature. Some praise its exploration of gender and sexuality, while others struggle with the lack of clarity in the narrative. Overall, it evokes strong emotional reactions, whether positive or negative.

Unique storytelling Powerful exploration of themes Evokes strong emotions Can be confusing and abstract Excessive violence for some

Synopsis

This stunning play from the controversial author of Blasted premièred at the Royal Court Theatre, London in spring 1998A provocative play from the notorious author of Blasted, which probes the nightmarish world of twenty-somethings coming to grips with sexuality, social ostracism and the effects of drugs.

Cleansed premièred at the Royal Court Theatre in spring 1998

Kane's first play Blasted caused major controversy, furore and acclaim amongst critics and throughout the theatre world

Themes Inmates of institutions--Drama Sex--Drama Transsexualism--Drama PR6061.A573 C54 2001 Inmates of institutions Drug addicts Drug addicts--Drama