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Family: three plays
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Three interconnected plays exploring the bonds, conflicts, and complexities of family life. A world premiere.
Perfect for audiences seeking intimate, character-driven drama.
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About the Ebook
A triptych of short plays on the theme of family, from three generations of Scottish writers.
Acts by Riccardo Galgani: an old couple have not seen their son in years. One day he walks back into their lives, bringing with him a pictureless picture frame and a set of half-recalled memories of a time when they were happy. Maybe.
One Good Beating by Linda McLean: a grown-up brother and sister exact revenge on their violent father by locking him in the coalshed as retribution for years of sniping, bullying and pain. But he's not defeated. Yet...
The Visitor by Iain Crichton Smith: a schoolmaster on the verge of retirement is confronted by a mysterious young man wishing to pay his respects.
The triptych Family was first staged at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, in 1999.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Triptych of human relationships and family dynamics.
- Three distinct theatrical voices unified by theme.
- Published by Nick Hern Books, leading contemporary theatre publisher.
- Theatre that reveals the secrets within families.
About the Author
Riccardo Galgani is a Scottish playwright and screenwriter, born in Glasgow in 1969. His work for the stage includes: Acts (part of the triptych Family staged by the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, in 1999); Green Field (Traverse, 2002) and The Found Man (Traverse, 2005). He was also Pearson Playwright in Residence at the Traverse between 2001 and 2002.
Publication Details
Publisher: Nick Hern Books
Publication Date: 22 August 2019
Print Length: 80 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9781788502887
Format: Ebook
Language: English
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