Again by Stephanie Jacob (English) Paperback Book

Description: Again by Stephanie Jacob A once close-knit family of four reunite after a long period of estrangement. This time, this time, it must go right. A warm and touchingly comic new drama FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A once close-knit family of four reunite after a long period of estrangement. This time, this time, it must go right.Family history builds like sedimentary rock, layer upon layer. Words never said. Words said that never should be. Contradicting memories.In this touching and comic drama, Stephanie Jacob delves into the turmoil, love and compromises of kinship. Again literally resets the clock on one familys history as Tom and Louise – now divorced – and their adult children, Adam and Izzy, negotiate what they think they know and tussle for what they think they want.Moving, funny and instantly recognisable, Again was first performed at Trafalgar Studios, London, on 6 February 2018, in a production by Mongrel Thumb, and directed by Hannah Price.Stephanie Jacobs other plays include The Strongbox (first performed at VAULT Festival 2018), The Quick and Harrys Window.Filled with humour and beautiful writing, and [has] a clever structure that elevates it to something more than just a play about family… theatrical, inventive and good fun— LondonTheatre1Bears many of the hallmarks of Caryl Churchill… it is constantly surprising and challenging, easily holding the attention and, like a page-turning novel, making viewers want to know what is going to happen next. It also gets deep into the psychology and personalities of each of the four individuals, every one of whom seems fully fleshed out, which is no mean feat… a really fine piece of writing— British Theatre Guide Author Biography Stephanie Jacob is a writer and actor. Her first play, Harrys Window, about sibling rivalry among the over-eighties, had readings at the New Ambassadors, Soho Theatre and the National Theatre Studio, where Stephanie has subsequently been a Writer-on-Attachment. The Quick, about restorative justice, was produced at the Tristan Bates Theatre, London. Her radio play, A Night Visitor (BBC Radio 4 Afternoon Drama), won the Writers Guild Best Radio Drama Award. As an actor, Stephanie has worked at the National Theatre, the RSC, in repertory and touring theatre, and in the West End. Review Filled with humour and beautiful writing, and [has] a clever structure that elevates it to something more than just a play about family… theatrical, inventive and good fun * LondonTheatre1 *Bears many of the hallmarks of Caryl Churchill… it is constantly surprising and challenging, easily holding the attention and, like a page-turning novel, making viewers want to know what is going to happen next. It also gets deep into the psychology and personalities of each of the four individuals, every one of whom seems fully fleshed out, which is no mean feat… a really fine piece of writing * British Theatre Guide * Review Quote "Bears many of the hallmarks of Caryl Churchill... it is constantly surprising and challenging, easily holding the attention and, like a page-turning novel, making viewers want to know what is going to happen next. It also gets deep into the psychology and personalities of each of the four individuals, every one of whom seems fully fleshed out, which is no mean feat... a really fine piece of writing." -- British Theatre Guide Description for Sales People In this touching and comic drama, Stephanie Jacob delves into the turmoil, love and compromises of kinship. Again resets the clock on one familys history as Tom and Louise -- now divorced -- and their adult children, Adam and Izzy, negotiate what they think they know and tussle for what they think they want. Moving, funny and instantly recognisable, Again was first performed at Trafalgar Studios, London, in February 2018, in a production by Mongrel Thumb, and directed by Hannah Price. Details ISBN1848427468 Author Stephanie Jacob Pages 80 Publisher Nick Hern Books Year 2018 ISBN-10 1848427468 ISBN-13 9781848427464 Format Paperback Publication Date 2018-02-08 Media Book Imprint Nick Hern Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Language English DEWEY 822.92 UK Release Date 2018-02-08 AU Release Date 2018-02-08 NZ Release Date 2018-02-08 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159805293;

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