My Child
by Mike Bartlett

Name: My Child
Brand: Mike Bartlett
SKU: 9780713688047
Rating: 3.37 (52 reviews)

Highlights

British

What readers are saying

Readers find the play to be a tragic and thought-provoking experience, often describing it as both brutal and fluid. Many appreciate the chaotic interaction between characters and the audience, although some feel that the lack of clear structure makes it less satisfying. Overall, the play leaves a strong emotional impact despite some critiques about its execution.

Thought-provoking themes Engaging character interactions Emotional and impactful Difficult to follow at times

Synopsis

A real man is strong.

A real man is driven.

A real man provides.

A father finds himself being phased out of his son's life.

Denied access to his only child, he goes to extraordinary lengths to hold on to him.

My Child throws us into a violent world where good intentions count for very little, and offers an incisive, honest look at what it means to be a good parent.

Premiered at the Royal Court Theatre Jerwood Theatre Downstairs, this is a remarkably powerful and affecting work from a writer hailed by The Stage as 'one of the most exciting new talents to emerge in recent times'.