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Blackbird

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  1w, 1m, 1girl(s)

David Harrower

Fifteen years ago, Una and Ray had a relationship which resulted in a jail sentence and new identity on his release for Ray, and psychotherapy for Una. They haven't set eyes on each other since. Now she's found him again. A remarkable drama which poses serious questions about society and morality. The play won the Laurence Oliver Award for Best New Play in 2007.

Blackbird

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 1m, 1girl(s)
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Senior, Teen (Age 14-18)
Accolades
Accolades

  • WINNER! 2007 Olivier Award for Best New Play

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Summary

Fifteen years ago, Una and Ray had a relationship which resulted in a jail sentence and new identity on his release for Ray, and psychotherapy for Una. They haven't set eyes on each other since. Now she's found him again. A remarkable drama which poses serious questions about society and morality. The play won the Laurence Oliver Award for Best New Play in 2007.

Keywords

M1 (mid 50s) F1 (late 20s)

  • Time Period Contemporary
  • Setting

    A room

  • Cautions
    • Intense Adult Themes

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Authors

David Harrower

David Harrower
Playwright David Harrower was born in Edinburgh in 1966. His first play, KNIVES IN HENS, was first produced in 1995 at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh. He is also the author of the plays KILL THE OLD TORTURE THEIR YOUNG (1998), and THE CHRYSALIDS (1999), adapted from John Wyn ...
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