A collection of seven plays from Scottish writers, reflecting the upsurge in Scottish playwriting in the late twentieth century.

Selected and introduced by Alasdair Cameron, the collection draws on adventurous theatres such as the Edinburgh Traverse and touring groups including Wildcat and 7:84, as well as looking further afield.

The plays included in this volume are:

Writer's Cramp by John Byrne
Debut play from the author of The Slab Boys.

Losing Venice by John Clifford
A parable on the consequences of military adventuring.

The Letter-Box by Ann Marie Di Mambro
A short play about a woman who's been thrown out of her flat.

Saturday Night at the Commodore by Rona Munro
A woman remembers a painful teenage betrayal.

Elizabeth Gordon Quinn by Chris Hannan
Modern classic about an indomitable woman fighting to retain her dignity during the Glasgwegian rent-strikes of 1915.

Dead Dad Dog by John McKay
A short comedy about a trendy young Scotsman pursued by the ghost of his dad.

The Steamie by Tony Roper
Celebrates women's work in a Glasgow wash-house.

Reviews
Reviews from the Scotland tour of THE STEAMIE by Tony Roper, 2012, published in the volume SCOT-FREE: 'A Glasgow institution in its own right, The Steamie is as Glaswegian as the Gorbals, the People's Palace, deep fried mars bars and the cone on the head of the Duke of Wellington's statue. This wonderful play is a slice of Glasgow's social history delivered eloquently and emotionally in true Glesga patter.' - www.backstagepass.biz 'This remains an immensely important play with obvious resonances today. It is a lament for the death of community. Roper's use of the Scots language is so vivid, his observation of life so astute, that this era of friendship and solidarity is borne again.' - Whatsonstage.com 'one of Scotland's most loved comedy dramas... this play brings together issues of women's rights with the realities of a simpler life with humour, good nature and tenderness... a must see for people of all ages' - publicreviews.com



Book Information
ISBN 9781854590176
Author Alasdair Cameron
Format Paperback
Page Count 275
Imprint Nick Hern Books
Publisher Nick Hern Books
Weight(grams) 330g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 130mm * 29mm