Neilson Plays:1
by Anthony Neilson

Name: Neilson Plays:1
Brand: Anthony Neilson
SKU: 9780413724601
Rating: 4 (66 reviews)

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One Act British

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate Anthony Neilson's skillful writing and rich character development. Many praise the contemporary humor and engaging narratives in his plays, despite some concerns about the excessive use of crude elements from the 90s. Opinions vary on the inclusion of certain plays in this collection, with some favorites standing out more than others.

Rich characters Powerful ideas Contemporary humor Excessive crude content Mixed feelings on some plays

Synopsis

Anthony Neilson's plays collected in one volume Includes the plays: Normal "a tight, powerful, three-hander...achieved with a sense of discipline and thematic energy" (Guardian), Penetrator "This is one of the blackest, funniest and most shocking comedy dramas you will ever see" (Sunday Times), Year of the Family "His writing is as tight and courageous as ever...highly recommended for those who like to think" (What's On), The Night Before Christmas "is a smutty, dangerously funny but ultimately warm-hearted cri de coeur against the Christmas Industry" (Stage); The Censor "is a profound and tragic vision of humanity at its bare forked basics" (Evening Standard).