I don't think I'll ever meet someone who loves me as much as Ryan loves me and hates me as much as Ryan hates me A loving relationship can be anything but. In this one-woman thriller, Ruckus explores coercive control, an issue not widely recognised - yet its side effects kill up to three women every week in the UK. Each moment of the play has been inspired by real women and real stories. Acclaimed by critics and audiences, this powerful piece sends brings to light the suppression caused by coercive control. During its original run at Edinburgh Fringe in August 2022, Ruckus was the 1st Finalist for the Popcorn New Writing Award 2022, shortlisted for The Filipa Braganca Award, and winner of a Lustrum Award. This edition was published to coincide with the run at the Southwark Playhouse in London, in October 2022.

A nail-biting three-act play inspired by real women and real stories, exploring coercive control and its deadly effect on women in the UK.

About the Author
Jenna Fincken is an actress and writer who trained at The Oxford School of Drama. Her most recent success was Ruckus, her debut play. This received critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2022, garnering numerous 4 & 5 star reviews. Jenna was the First Finalist for the Popcorn New Writing Award, nominated for the The Filipa Braganca Award and received a Lustrum Award for her "unforgettable" performance and new writing. Professional acting credits include Ruckus (Summerhall, Edinburgh Fringe), People Places & Things (Headlong, The Oxford Playhouse), Gifted (The Pleasance Theatre) and Circa (Theatre De Meervaart, The Vaults & Old Red Lion). Jenna is also Co-Executive Director of Wildcard Theatre Company.


Book Information
ISBN 9781350380172
Author Jenna Fincken
Format Paperback
Page Count 64
Imprint Methuen Drama
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC