The Revenger's Tragedy
by Cyril Tourneur

Name: The Revenger's Tragedy
Brand: Cyril Tourneur
SKU: 9780822221456
Rating: 4.14 (127 reviews)

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Highlights

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120 minsFlexible Cast SizeUnit Set/Multiple Settings

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate The Revenger's Tragedy for its engaging themes of revenge and moral conflict, often comparing it favorably to other works of the Jacobean period. The play's blend of dark humor and intense drama captivates many, though some find its depiction of gender dynamics troubling. Despite mixed feelings about the characters, the overall experience is described as entertaining and thought-provoking.

Engaging revenge themesDark humor and witFast-paced and thrillingInteresting character dynamicsTroubling gender dynamics

Synopsis

The Revenger's Tragedy; A Jacobean tale of personal vengeance in a morally bankrupt world.

In the Nick Hern Books Drama Classics series.

Press Reviews

"Dynamite!” —The New York Times. ”A bloody marvel…one of 2005's Ten Best Productions of the Year.“ —Time Out New York. ”Stellar—impressive—exhilarating.“ —Variety. ”Delightful!“ —Village Voice. ”Highly entertaining…relevant populist entertainment.“ —TheaterMania. ”Heated, passionate, red-blooded…Unflagging energy and imagination, Gleeful!“ —NYTheatre. ”Jaw-dropping and eye-filling…Heart-pounding…Unforgettable."
— Backstage