Description
When Helen Daniels from Neighbours died, Robert shut his door on the world. And he's not opened it since. Now his only connection to the outside world is through his younger sister Isla, who looks after them both whilst their father is away in Ibiza on 'business'. With only a strange menagerie of creatures (including an iguana called Scott and a corn snake called Charlene) to keep them company, each day looks pretty much the same as the last - until their quiet lives are interrupted by a visit from Jessica, a benefit assessor, determined to prove that Robert is fit for work. But Jessica soon realises that one size certainly does not fit all, as she suddenly stumbles across a secret about Robert that catapults her head first into a universe of infinite possibilities. Merging biting social commentary and fantasy in unexpected ways, How to Disappear is a pitch-black comedy which gives a voice to those who often go unheard.
Winner of the Catherine Johnson Award for Best Play, Morna Pearson's new work combines biting social commentary and fantasy in unexpected ways.
About the Author
Morna Pearson started her career at the Traverse Young Writers' Group. Her first play for the Traverse, Distracted, won the Meyer Whitworth prize. Her other plays include: Elf Analysis, The Company Will Overlook a Moment of Madness and Skin; or How To Disappear, along with a variety of work for BBC Radio. Morna has been commissioned by NT Connections 2013 and her play Ailie and the Alien will be staged as part of their 2013 season. Morna was given the inaugural Rod Hall Memorial Award in 2006. Her other plays include; McBeth's McPets (BBC Radio Scotland) and Side Effects (BBC Radio 3/Bona Broadcasting), One of her plays appeared in Scottish Shorts, published by Nick Hern in 2010.
Reviews
Both scabrously funny and damningly bleak. * Herald (on The Artist Man and The Mother Woman) *
Brilliantly written... had the audience roaring with laughter. * Edinburgh Guide (on The Artist Man and The Mother Woman) *
Book Information
ISBN 9781350075672
Author Morna Pearson
Format Paperback
Page Count 88
Imprint Methuen Drama
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 100g
Winner of the Catherine Johnson Award for Best Play, Morna Pearson's new work combines biting social commentary and fantasy in unexpected ways.
About the Author
Morna Pearson started her career at the Traverse Young Writers' Group. Her first play for the Traverse, Distracted, won the Meyer Whitworth prize. Her other plays include: Elf Analysis, The Company Will Overlook a Moment of Madness and Skin; or How To Disappear, along with a variety of work for BBC Radio. Morna has been commissioned by NT Connections 2013 and her play Ailie and the Alien will be staged as part of their 2013 season. Morna was given the inaugural Rod Hall Memorial Award in 2006. Her other plays include; McBeth's McPets (BBC Radio Scotland) and Side Effects (BBC Radio 3/Bona Broadcasting), One of her plays appeared in Scottish Shorts, published by Nick Hern in 2010.
Reviews
Both scabrously funny and damningly bleak. * Herald (on The Artist Man and The Mother Woman) *
Brilliantly written... had the audience roaring with laughter. * Edinburgh Guide (on The Artist Man and The Mother Woman) *
Book Information
ISBN 9781350075672
Author Morna Pearson
Format Paperback
Page Count 88
Imprint Methuen Drama
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 100g
