Description
The Memory of Water, which opened at the Hampstead Theatre, London in 1996, was her first stage play and won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy A Student Edition of the play, featuring a full introduction and commentary on the plot, themes, characters, language, style and production history Questions for students and teachers and a full bibliography provide the student with a complete study guide to the play
About the Author
Shelagh Stephenson is an award-winning writer of stage and radio plays. Her most recent work, Enlightenment, premiered at the Abbey Theatre in 2005. Methuen Drama has published a collected edition of the writer's plays: Stephenson Plays: 1.
Reviews
'In Shelagh Stephenson's play, three estranged sisters with a long history of failing to get on convene to make arrangements for their mother's cremation.' Alfred Hickling, Guardian, 1.8.09 'The drama has a fierce, instantly recognisable humanity that is difficult to resist.' Joyce McMillan, Scotsman, 17.07.10
Book Information
ISBN 9780413776143
Author Shelagh Stephenson
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Methuen Drama
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 164g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 12mm