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Dances of Death (NHB Modern Plays)
Author(s): Howard Brenton (Author), August Strindberg (Author)
- Publisher: Nick Hern Books
- Publication Date: 5 Jun. 2013
- Language: English
- Print length: 128 pages
- ISBN-10: 1848423403
- ISBN-13: 9781848423404
Book Description
A gripping new version of Strindberg’s masterly, darkly hilarious depiction of the struggles and strains of marriage. Meet Edgar and Alice. Married for over thirty years, theirs is a relationship of explosive mutual loathing. Strindberg’s tale paints a compulsive and bitterly funny portrait of a magnificently doomed couple, whose ongoing battle threatens not only their future, but that of their friends and children as well. This new version offers audiences a unique chance to see not only Part One but also the rarely performed Part Two of this masterpiece of European theatre condensed into a single two-act drama.
Editorial Reviews
Review
Howard Brenton has worked wonders… this fresh and exciting new version demands to be seen. –British Theatre Guide
A particularly excoriating exercise in psychological warfare… remarkable. –Telegraph
A chilling, thrilling portrait of the dripping poison of marital hell… frequently blisteringly and biliously funny. –The Stage
A sleek new version…a monstrous portrait of smiling, vengeful malignity. –Independent
A chilling, thrilling portrait… frequently blisteringly and biliously funny. –The Stage
About the Author
Howard Brenton is a prolific playwright whose plays have been staged at the Royal Court Theatre, National Theatre, RSC and Shakespeare’s Globe among others. Other writing work includes collaborations with David Hare and thirteen episodes of the BBC1 drama series Spooks.
