A darkly comic new play about masculinity in crisis from award-winning Penelope Skinner.
Penelope Skinner Libri
Penelope Skinner è una drammaturga britannica le cui opere esplorano le complesse sfaccettature dell'esperienza umana con arguzia tagliente e umorismo incisivo. Le sue opere sovvertono spesso le narrazioni tradizionali per approfondire temi legati all'identità, alla sessualità e alle aspettative sociali. Skinner possiede un'abilità unica nel catturare l'essenza della vita moderna attraverso dialoghi che sono allo stesso tempo crudi e lirici. La sua produzione teatrale è celebrata per il suo approccio audace e per l'esame critico delle questioni contemporanee.
Meek
- 72pagine
- 3 ore di lettura
Penelope Skinner's new play is a haunting vision of ruthless state control, tense friendships and one woman's determination not to be broken.
Fred's Diner
- 122pagine
- 5 ore di lettura
Set in Fred's American Diner, this play explores the lives of its patrons who yearn for better futures while concealing a sinister secret. With a blend of humor and suspense, Penelope Skinner crafts a compelling narrative that delves into the complexities of intimate relationships, revealing the unsettling truths that lie beneath the surface. The diner, with its friendly atmosphere, serves as a backdrop for a thrilling exploration of human desires and the darkness that can accompany them.
Eigengrau
- 117pagine
- 5 ore di lettura
Her flatmate Cassie is engaged in a fervent struggle against patriarchal oppression. In a city where Gumtree can feel like your closest friend, looking for the right person can lead you all the wrong places. Penelope Skinner's Eigengrau premiered at the Bush Theatre, London, in March 2010 in a Strawberry Vale production.
Linda
- 160pagine
- 6 ore di lettura
I'm an award-winning business woman. Beneath the surface, though, the cracks are starting to show. Linda by Penelope Skinner premiered at the Royal Court Theatre, London, in November 2015.
But to keep control of the story, and how they tell it, the women must fight against a rising tide. Penelope Skinner's passionate, searingly funny play opened at the Harold Pinter Theatre, London, in October 2023. 'Fascinating .