Fen
by Caryl Churchill

Name: Fen
Brand: Caryl Churchill
SKU: 9780573619151
Rating: 3.39 (98 reviews)

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

Present DayEnsemble CastUnit Set/Multiple SettingsAmerican

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the complex portrayal of trauma and resilience in the rural setting of Fen. Many are captivated by the depth of characters and the intricate weaving of themes related to violence, abuse, and social class. However, some find the play challenging due to its grim tone and sparse stage directions.

Deep character developmentIntricate themes of traumaEngaging and thought-provokingPacing can feel slowGrim tone may not appeal to everyone

Synopsis

Fen a play by Caryl Churchill

Press Reviews

"Ms. Churchill has put together with grace and anger and a generous humor an evening almost entirely composed of wants."
— Sunday New York Times

"A wonderful and strange play; passionate, tense, and eloquent."
— Village Voice

"Ms. Churchill...possesses one of the boldest theatrical imaginations to emerge in this decade who is amazingly enough plowing new ground in the theater with every new play."
— The New York Times

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Japanese Businessman	—	—	—
Wilson a landworker	—	—	a landworker
Shirley a landworker	—	—	a landworker
Nell a landworker	—	—	a landworker
Val a landworker	—	—	a landworker
Angela a landworker	—	—	a landworker
Mrs. Hassett a ganger	—	—	a ganger
Frank a farm laborer	—	—	a farm laborer
Deb Val's daughter, age 9	female	—	Val's daughter, age 9
Shona Val's daughter, age 6	female	—	Val's daughter, age 6
Becky Angela's stepdaughter, age 15	—	—	Angela's stepdaughter, age 15
May Val's mother	female	—	Val's mother
Miss Cade a businesswoman	—	—	a businesswoman
Mr. Tewson a farmer	—	—	a farmer
Woman Working In The Field	—	—	—
Alice a landworker	—	—	a landworker
Geoffrey Shirley's husband	male	—	Shirley's husband
Mavis a Baptist	—	—	a Baptist
Margaret a Baptist	—	—	a Baptist
Mrs. Finch a Baptist	—	—	a Baptist
Ivy May's mother	female	—	May's mother
Boy Scaring Crows	—	—	—