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The People Next Door
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A darkly comic exploration of suburban life and human connection. From a Scottish-based playwright, premiered at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh.
Perfect for audiences who love satirical comedy.
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About the Ebook
A black comedy about the post-9/11 world and what happens when someone else's global problem becomes your local one.
If 9/11 changed everybody's life forever, somebody forgot to tell Nigel. With his Xbox, his TV and his spliff, Nigel's life seems as sweet as ever. Maverick cop Phil, however, has a covert mission to put Nigel back in touch with his estranged brother Karim, a suspected terrorist on the run.
Henry Adams' play The People Next Door was first staged at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, during the 2003 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where it won a Fringe First Award. It transferred to the Theatre Royal, Stratford East, in September 2003.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Sharp examination of suburban life and pretense.
- Exploration of human vulnerability beneath surface.
- Published by Nick Hern Books, leading contemporary theatre publisher.
- Comedy that cuts to the heart of human experience.
Reviews
'Explosively funny' The Independent
'Blissfully and absurdly entertaining' The Guardian
'Intelligent, observant writing' The Times
'Astonishingly comic' The Scotsman
About the Author
Henry Adam was born in Wick in North-East Scotland and worked in youth and community before his first professional play, Among Unbroken Hearts (Traverse), jointly won the 2000 Meyer-Whitworth Best New Play Award.
Publication Details
Publisher: Nick Hern Books
Publication Date: 15 September 2016
Print Length: 96 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9781780018140
Format: Ebook
Language: English
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