Published as a programme text for the world premiere at the Finborough Theatre in October 2008, Cradle Me is a tender, powerful play about the aftermath of a family tragedy. Following an unspeakable yet avoidable tragedy, a family finds themselves torn apart by grief and turning for comfort to Daniel, the troubled teenage boy who lives next door. Having experienced their tragedy first hand, Daniel shares in their grief in a way that creates an individual bond with each member of the family. Louise is the prepubescent daughter whose burgeoning sexuality makes Daniel an obvious target for her affections. Graham is the grieving father who recognises Daniel as knowing his dead son in a way that he never could and now never will. However, it is Marion, the dead boy's mother, who expresses her grief through Daniel in a way that will ultimately lead both he and her family on a path that will irrevocably alter the course of their lives forever.

Published as a programme text with the Finborough Theatre where it runs from 30 September - 25 October A moving, humane play dealing with death, marriage breakdown and love Praise for Year 10: Time Out Critics' Choice; 'When you come across really promising new writers at the Royal Court or Bush, you raise a smile. When you stumble across the unrefined talent evident here in Simon Vinnicombe, you cheer' Guardian 'This is a hugely promising play' The Times (on Year 10)

About the Author
Simon Vinnicombe's first play at the Finborough Theatre, Year 10, was published by Methuen Drama and was praised by the critics. The author is a member of the Royal Court Young Writers Programme. He also adapted the fairy tales of Oscar Wilde as Wilde Tales which enjoyed a sell out run at the Southwark Playhouse.


Book Information
ISBN 9781408112335
Author Simon Vinnicombe
Format Paperback
Page Count 112
Imprint Methuen Drama
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 7mm