Terror
by Ferdinand von Schirach trans David Tushingham

Terror Book Cover
Terror Cover

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Readers are highly impressed with the play's exploration of moral dilemmas and ethical questions, often describing it as thought-provoking and brilliantly written. Many appreciate its engaging format that invites discussion and critical reflection. The addition of multiple endings creates a lingering sense of uncertainty, adding depth to the overall experience.

Thought-provoking moral dilemmasBrilliantly writtenEngaging and criticalDiscussion-inviting formatSome dialogue perceived as superficial

Synopsis

Guilty or not guilty?

Enter the courtroom, hear the evidence, make your judgement.

A hijacked plane is heading towards a packed football stadium.

Ignoring orders to the contrary, a fighter pilot shoots down the plane killing 164 people to save 70,000.

Put on trial and charged with murder, the fate of the pilot is placed in the audience’s hands.

Ferdinand von Schirach's Terror

, in a translation by David Tushingham, received its UK Premiere at the Lyric Hammersmith, London, in June 2017.

Publication

PublisherFaber & Faber
Year2017
BindingPaperback
EditionMain
Pages128
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780571340750
ISBN-10057134075X
LCCPT2720.I73

Terror is a British mystery play written by Ferdinand von Schirach trans David Tushingham and published by Faber & Faber (2017).

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