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A Kind of Vesuvius

Short Play, Drama  /  3m

Gillian Plowman

A sensitive treatment of the devastating effects of unemployment, both on individuals and their families.

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    3m
  • Duration
    Duration
    30 minutes
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Senior, Teen (Age 14-18)

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Summary

A sensitive treatment of the devastating effects of unemployment, both on individuals and their families. David, Derek and Ian attempt to preserve their everyday lives, warding off depression and the feelings of rejection, anger and aggression, their efforts ranging from the touching to moments of manic humour.

Keywords

M3 (mid 30s)

  • Time Period Contemporary
  • Setting

    An empty sitting-room

  • Duration 30 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Strong Language

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Gillian Plowman

Gillian Plowman
Gillian won the Verity Bargate award in 1988 with Me and My Friend, a poignantly funny play about the release of four patients from a psychiatric hospital into the community. It was first produced at the Soho Poly Theatre in 1990 and at the Chichester Festival Theatre in 1992 ...
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