A Sleep of Prisoners

A Sleep of Prisoners

A Sleep of Prisoners

Christopher Fry

A Sleep of Prisoners

A Sleep of Prisoners

Christopher Fry

Overview

An anti-war verse drama in the form of a modern Passion play. Four English soldiers are locked up for the night in a church turned into a prison camp. Privates King and Able fight and are separated by the other two. All four dream of the row, interpreting it in different Biblical ways.

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Cautions

  • Caution Mild Adult Mild Adult Themes

Details

  • Time Period: Contemporary
  • Target Audience: Adult

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Christopher Fry

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