Plays For The Poor Theatre
by Howard Brenton

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Why we like it

"An impactful anthology that presents plays designed for limited resources, focusing on powerful storytelling and character work."

From: Plays for Small Casts (2–5 actors)

What readers are saying

Readers love this collection of plays for its unique and quirky storytelling. Many find it reminiscent of Howard Brenton's works, enhancing their enjoyment of the pieces included.

Unique and quirky storytellingReminiscent of Howard BrentonEngaging collectionLimited variety in themes

Synopsis

These five short plays date from Brenton's early involvement in such 'shoestring' groups as Portable Theatre.

They are deliberately intended for the 'poor theatre' - as relevant today as when they were first written - since each play requires a small cast and minimal set, yet yields maximum theatricality.

Christie in Love

, Gum and Goo

, Heads and The Education of Skinny Spew

, were all first staged in 1969.

The Saliva Milkshake was first staged in 1975.

Publication

PublisherMethuen
Year2004
BindingPaperback
Pages104
PlaceLondon
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780413470805
ISBN-100413470806
eISBN-139781472537263
LCCN81182495
LCCPR6052.R426 P6
DCC822/.914

Plays For The Poor Theatre is a British play written by Howard Brenton and published by Methuen in London (2004).

Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play (eISBN 9781472537263).

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