Something is about to happen that will change one family forever. Set over the course of nine months, On the Shore of the Wide World is an epic play about love, family, Roy Keane and the size of the galaxy.

The script of On the Shore of the Wide World, a co-production between the Royal Exchange and the National Theatre, which played at both venues in 2005 and won the Olivier Award for Best New Play

About the Author
Simon Stephens plays include BLUEBIRD and HERONS for the Royal Court. Other work includes PORT (Roya l Exchange, Manchester), winner of the Pearson Award For Best Play 2001; ONE MINUTE (an ATC producti on); CHRISTMAS (Bush), and Country Music (Royal Court). Herons was nominated for the 2001 Olivier Aw ard for Most Promising Playwright and he is also winner of the Pearson Most Promising New Playwright Award.

Reviews
'I thought Simon Stephens's play On the Shore of the Wide World was sensational. I was thrilled when it won the Olivier because I thought it was really underrated.' David Eldridge, playwright



Book Information
ISBN 9780413775177
Author Simon Stephens
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Methuen Drama
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 142g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 9mm