Victim
Published on 27. July 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
48 pages
978-1-350-05807-1 (ISBN)
Description
Performed as a one-woman show, Victim follows the power struggle between prison guard Tracey and criminal Siobhan as they come face-to-face with a notorious inmate. As they both muse on their lives outside the prison walls, we come to learn of their anxieties and their hardships as they confront the realities of prison life. Darkly comic and at times chilling, Victim is a thoughtful reflection on modern life and how easily it can be turned upside down.
This edition was published to coincide with Bruised Sky's production at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh, August 2017.
This edition was published to coincide with Bruised Sky's production at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh, August 2017.
Reviews / Votes
[A] monologue that scarily and effectively shows how life can be shattered by public vilification, however unearned * Stage * Whatever the situation, it's never fully revealed - the focus isn't important in Martin Murphy's writing, merely the emotion and the maelstrom that surrounds the detail. The moment itself is fleeting; the effect everlasting...Murphy's show effortlessly proves that even the noblest of intentions can throw good people into the harsh realities of society * A Younger Theatre * I thoroughly recommend this play. ***** * one4review.co.uk * Engaging, provocative and insightful. 4.5 stars * The Fountain *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
59 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-350-05807-1 (9781350058071)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Person
Martin Murphy's recent plays include Victim (Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh) RockStar (Lyric Hammersmith) Villain (Underbelly / Kings Head Theatre) and Worlds (VAULT Festival). His previous works include Manor (Soho Theatre) and Barren (Old Vic Theatre, 24 Hour Plays.)
Martin also wrote the short film Poisoned and is half of the musical comedy double act Pistol and Jack who have performed at a range of venues including Soho Theatre, Assembly Edinburgh, NuWrite Festival Zagreb & Secret Garden Party.
Martin also wrote the short film Poisoned and is half of the musical comedy double act Pistol and Jack who have performed at a range of venues including Soho Theatre, Assembly Edinburgh, NuWrite Festival Zagreb & Secret Garden Party.