Drama Texts: From C 1900 -
BIC code: CTGH
See also: Drama
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£8.99Abandonment - - Paperback
Abandonment is the first full-length play for the stage from the award winning author of Behind the Scenes at the Museum. It is a complex mixture of social comedy and family drama, and will premiere at the Edinburgh Festival in the Traverse Theatre. -
£14.95A.D.: A Trilogy On The Life Of Jesus Christ - - Paperback
This trilogy of plays explores the life of Jesus as a man among men. It departs from the canonical by considering Jesus' love affair with an unmarried woman, Helen and a declaration of love from John, the disciple whom Jesus loved. -
£7.99The Algebra Of Freedom - - Paperback
'The Algebra of Freedom' is a taut political drama that asks questions about identity, redemption, faith and compassion in a society waging a war against terror. -
£8.99Anna Weiss - - Paperback
Published alongside its premiere at the Edinburgh Festival - this is an explosive and disturbing play about the phenomenon of false memory syndrome - by an acclaimed Scottish playwright. -
£7.99Babylon Heights - - Paperback
In 1935, MGM studios embarked on a movie adaptation of 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'. The production called for the casting of many dwarfs to play the Munchkins of the mythical Land of Oz. During production, a Munchkin is said to have committed suicide. This title presents a humourous look at what could have led to the dwarf's suicide. -
£9.99Black Watch - - Paperback
Viewed through the eyes of those on the ground, 'Black Watch' reveals what it means to be part of the legendary Scottish regiment, what it means to be part of the war on terror, and what it means to make the journey home again. The book also contains director John Tiffany's production notes. -
£8.99Blooded - - Paperback
'Blooded' is a right of passage play about four sixteen year old girls coming to terms with the loss of childhood and its innocence. The once close bonds between the girls unravel, at times humourously and other times tragically. -
£9.99Bondagers - - Paperback
Bondagers, a story of women workers on the great Borders farms in the last century, is a play about land and the misuse of land. The Straw Chair opened the 25th anniversary season of the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh. -
£8.99Carthage Must Be Destroyed - - Paperback
Cato, Emperor of Rome, is in trouble - the economy is in decline and there is dissent at home. To distract attention, he puts the word about that Carthage 'is a threat to the security and wellbeing of Rome'. But when the wily senator Gregor is sent in as 'our man in Carthage', things begin to go wrong. -
£8.99Casanova: A Suspect Culture Text - - Paperback
Was Casanova's promiscuity part of a coherent philosophical position, involving the celebration of pleasure for both parties involved, or was that just a good line for getting their clothes off? David Greig explores the possibilities.