Blackbird

Blackbird

Blackbird

David Harrower

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Blackbird

Blackbird

David Harrower

Overview

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.

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Cautions

  • Caution Intense Adult Intense Adult Themes

Details

  • Time Period: Contemporary
  • Target Audience: Adult, Senior, Teen (Age 14-18)

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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