Penelope (Walsh)
by Enda Walsh
What readers are saying
Readers have mixed feelings about the play. While some find it absurdly entertaining and appreciate its fresh take on classical stories, others struggle with the pacing and depth of the dialogue. The contrasting views highlight a divide between those who enjoyed the concept and those who found it lacking in execution.
Synopsis
It’s 11:30 a.m. and already it’s ninety-two degrees.
At the bottom of a drained swimming pool, four ridiculous men connive, plot, and play for an unwinnable love, even as they face certain death at the hands of her returning husband.
A riveting and savage take on the classic Greek myth of Penelope, wife of Odysseus.
Press Reviews
"Extravagantly imaginative."
— The New York Times
"The 90-minute piece constantly stimulates the nervous system."
— The Guardian
"Walsh’s dexterity lets us laugh at and evaluate and savor the predicaments of these men, even as we’re chilled to the bone."
— The Washington Post
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Penelope (Walsh) is a comedy play written by Enda Walsh and published by Samuel French (2019).
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