Death of England
Published on 30. January 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
48 pages
978-1-350-16789-6 (ISBN)
Description
He wanted you to be a better man. He wanted to be a better man himself. He was lied to. Just like you are being lied to.
A family in mourning. A man in crisis
After the death of his dad, Michael is powerless and angry.
In a state of heartbreak, he confronts the difficult truths about his father's legacy and the country that shaped him. At the funeral, unannounced and unprepared, Michael decides it is time to speak.
Death of England is a powerful new monologue play by Roy Williams and Clint Dyer that explores family feelings and a country on the brink. This edition was published to coincide with the world premiere at the National Theatre, London, in 2020.
A family in mourning. A man in crisis
After the death of his dad, Michael is powerless and angry.
In a state of heartbreak, he confronts the difficult truths about his father's legacy and the country that shaped him. At the funeral, unannounced and unprepared, Michael decides it is time to speak.
Death of England is a powerful new monologue play by Roy Williams and Clint Dyer that explores family feelings and a country on the brink. This edition was published to coincide with the world premiere at the National Theatre, London, in 2020.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
65 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-350-16789-6 (9781350167896)
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Additional editions
Roy Williams | Clint Dyer
Death of England
E-Book
04/2020
1st Edition
Methuen Drama
€14.49
Available for download
Roy Williams | Clint Dyer
Death of England
E-Book
04/2020
1st Edition
Methuen Drama
€14.49
Available for download
Persons
Roy Williams, OBE, worked as an actor before turning to writing full-time in 1990. He was awarded the OBE for Services to Drama in the 2008 Birthday Honours List.
Clint Dyer has worked with heralded directors like Mike Leigh, Simon Mcburney, Dominic Cooke, Micheal Attenbourgh, Jane Howel, Ian Brown, Mike Bradwell, Madani Yohonis, Gbolahan Obesisan, Dawn Walton, and the legendary Philip Hedley. He is under commission with BBC Films, Theatre Royal Stratford East and The Royal National Theatre.
Clint Dyer has worked with heralded directors like Mike Leigh, Simon Mcburney, Dominic Cooke, Micheal Attenbourgh, Jane Howel, Ian Brown, Mike Bradwell, Madani Yohonis, Gbolahan Obesisan, Dawn Walton, and the legendary Philip Hedley. He is under commission with BBC Films, Theatre Royal Stratford East and The Royal National Theatre.