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Olwen Wymark

    Loved - A Play
    Strike Up The Banns - A Comedy
    Brezhnev's Children
    Find ME
    Mothering Sunday
    • Mothering Sunday

      • 27 Seiten
      • 1 Lesestunde
      3,0(1)Abgeben

      The story revolves around complex relationships as Sidney reunites with her mother Geraldine, who is with Doug. Accompanying Sidney is Alex, a former lover of Geraldine, leading to a rekindling of their past romance. However, Geraldine ultimately chooses Doug, leaving Alex feeling like the loser in this tangled web of emotions. The narrative explores themes of identity and deception, revealing the characters' true selves and the pain that comes with honesty. It's a quirky and humorous take on love and relationships.

      Mothering Sunday
    • Find ME

      • 48 Seiten
      • 2 Lesestunden
      3,6(147)Abgeben

      At the age of twenty, Verity was charged by the police with damaging a chair by fire in the mental hospital were she was a patient. Later, she was committed to Broadmoor "from where she may not be discharged without permission of the Home Secretary." Using a technique of multiple characterization, Find Me seeks to investigate in depth the personality of the young girl - to 'find her' - and at the same time studies the effects of her behavior on those around her.

      Find ME
    • Brezhnev's Children

      • 60 Seiten
      • 3 Lesestunden

      Set in a dilapidated maternity hospital in Moscow during International Women's Day in 1985, seven women share their harrowing experiences of violence and oppression. Amidst their disturbing tales of rape and abuse, their resilience, humor, and strength shine through. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of Gorbachev's rise to power, highlighting their struggle against the patriarchal hospital system. This poignant play captures both the pain and empowerment of women as they seek liberation from their circumstances.

      Brezhnev's Children
    • Strike Up The Banns - A Comedy

      • 60 Seiten
      • 3 Lesestunden

      The story revolves around Geraldine and Reg, aging hippies constrained by Geraldine's overbearing mother. In an attempt to spice up their dinner party, Geraldine impersonates Reg's fictional brother, Rollo, prompting Reg to don the guise of Rollo's eccentric wife, Lillian. This playful role reversal leads to a series of chaotic and humorous events, showcasing a blend of suburban comedy and rebellion. With a cast of three women and three men, the play offers a delightful mix of hijinks and social commentary.

      Strike Up The Banns - A Comedy
    • Loved - A Play

      • 58 Seiten
      • 3 Lesestunden

      Set against the backdrop of a strained marriage, the narrative revolves around Amy and Lawrence, who invite Cissy into their home as tensions rise. Gabriel, a friend of Lawrence's, arrives in distress, complicating the dynamics further. Amy struggles to elicit emotional responses from those around her, highlighting a profound communication breakdown. The play concludes with Cissy embodying Lawrence's hope, depicted humorously as a plain woman in a pink tutu, symbolizing the potential for renewal amidst turmoil.

      Loved - A Play