A darkly comic new play about masculinity in crisis from award-winning Penelope Skinner.
Penelope Skinner Bücher
Penelope Skinner ist eine britische Dramatikerin, deren Werke die komplexen Facetten der menschlichen Erfahrung mit scharfem Witz und treffendem Humor erforschen. Ihre Stücke unterlaufen oft traditionelle Erzählungen, um Themen wie Identität, Sexualität und gesellschaftliche Erwartungen zu untersuchen. Skinner besitzt die einzigartige Fähigkeit, die Essenz des modernen Lebens durch Dialoge einzufangen, die sowohl roh als auch lyrisch sind. Ihre Theaterarbeiten werden für ihren kühnen Ansatz und ihre kritische Auseinandersetzung mit zeitgenössischen Themen gefeiert.
Meek
- 72 Seiten
- 3 Lesestunden
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
- 122 Seiten
- 5 Lesestunden
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
- 117 Seiten
- 5 Lesestunden
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
- 160 Seiten
- 6 Lesestunden
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 .