A darkly comic new play about masculinity in crisis from award-winning Penelope Skinner.
Penelope Skinner Livres
Penelope Skinner est une dramaturge britannique dont les œuvres explorent les facettes complexes de l'expérience humaine avec un esprit vif et un humour incisif. Ses pièces subvertissent souvent les récits traditionnels pour se pencher sur des thèmes tels que l'identité, la sexualité et les attentes sociales. Skinner possède une capacité unique à capturer l'essence de la vie moderne à travers des dialogues à la fois crus et lyriques. Sa production théâtrale est célébrée pour son approche audacieuse et son examen critique des problèmes contemporains.
Meek
- 72pages
- 3 heures de lecture
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
- 122pages
- 5 heures de lecture
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
- 117pages
- 5 heures de lecture
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
- 160pages
- 6 heures de lecture
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 .