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Paperback. A magical and deeply compassionate play about identity and the capacities of the human spirit. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 176 x 7. Weight in Grams: 118.
A magical and deeply compassionate play about identity and the capacities of the human spirit.
At a time when science and religion have conspired to make freak shows shameful, Robert Riley, owner of Riley's Odditorium, struggles to find ways to keep his company afloat. There's no money in the coffers and they've had to eat the horse. Only the mermaid act is bringing in the punters and she's just holding her breath…
Lynda Radley's play Futureproof was first staged at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, in August 2011, in a co-production with Dundee Rep. It won an Edinburgh Fringe ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Nick Hern Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
Number of Pages
94
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848422131
SKU
V9781848422131
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Ref
99-5
About Lynda Radley
Lynda Radley is an award-winning playwright and dramaturg. She lives in Scotland and has been working in professional theatre for over a decade. Her plays include Futureproof (Traverse Theatre, 2011).
Reviews for Futureproof
'Outstanding... wonderfully profound'
Evening Standard
'There are not enough stars for this utterly draw-you-in drama'
Edinburghguide.com
'Endearing, funny, finally sad, this is 90 minutes of rich wisdom about imagination, individuality and comradeship'
The Times
Evening Standard
'There are not enough stars for this utterly draw-you-in drama'
Edinburghguide.com
'Endearing, funny, finally sad, this is 90 minutes of rich wisdom about imagination, individuality and comradeship'
The Times