A darkly comic new play about masculinity in crisis from award-winning Penelope Skinner.
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Penelope Skinner is een Britse toneelschrijfster wier werken de complexe facetten van de menselijke ervaring onderzoeken met scherpe humor en een prikkelende stijl. Haar toneelstukken ondermijnen vaak traditionele verhalen om thema's als identiteit, seksualiteit en maatschappelijke verwachtingen te verkennen. Skinner bezit een uniek vermogen om de essentie van het moderne leven te vangen door middel van dialogen die zowel rauw als lyrisch zijn. Haar theatrale werk wordt geprezen om zijn gedurfde aanpak en kritische analyse van hedendaagse vraagstukken.
Meek
- 72bladzijden
- 3 uur lezen
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
- 122bladzijden
- 5 uur lezen
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
- 117bladzijden
- 5 uur lezen
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
- 160bladzijden
- 6 uur lezen
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 .