In 1845, Branwell Bronte returns home in disgrace, plagued by his addictions. As he descends into alcoholism and insanity, bringing chaos to the household, his sisters write - Polly Teale's extraordinary play evokes the real and imagined worlds of the Brontes, as their fictional characters come to haunt their creators. Bronte was originally produced by Shared Experience in 2005. It was revived by the company in 2010, in a co-production with the Watermill Theatre, Newbury, directed by Nancy Meckler.

About the Author
POLLY TEALE's plays includes an acclaimed adaptation of Jane Eyre, After Mrs Rochester, about the troubled life of Jean Rhys, and Mine, all of which she directed for Shared Experience. Her most recent play Speechless adapted with Linda Brogan from Marjorie Wallace's The Silent Twins was an Edinburgh Fringe First award-winner in 2010 and will be revived in Autumn 2011. All are published by NHB. She lives in London.

Reviews
'Breathtaking... a rare feat of theatrical imagining' Evening Standard 'Ambitious, intelligent and absorbing' Financial Times 'Soars on the wings of imagination' Daily Telegraph 'Riveting... a tantalising glimpse through the window of a uniquely haunted family home' The Times



Book Information
ISBN 9781848421707
Author Polly Teale
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Nick Hern Books
Publisher Nick Hern Books
Weight(grams) 120g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 130mm * 8mm