The Swan
Description
An examination of the ties that hold us together in a fractured society.
In a decaying pub in South London, preparations are being made for a wake. With only an hour before their guests arrive, a family begin to settle their accounts. The ghosts of lives lived and opportunities missed are laid to rest as new and ancient betrayals are confronted and forgiven.
D.C. Moore's short play The Swan was first performed in a double bill with Edgar & Annabel by Sam Holcroft as part of the National Theatre's Double Feature season of paired short plays at the Paintframe, a specially converted space at the National Theatre, London, in July 2011.
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Person
DC Moore is a playwright and screenwirter. His work for the stage includes The Empire (Royal Court Theatre and Drum Theatre, Plymouth, 2011; nominated for an Olivier Award, winner of the TMA Award for Best Touring Production).
His work for the screen includes the 2015 BAFTA award-winning comedy drama series Not Safe for Work (Channel 4 / Clerkenwell Films). In 2016 he won the Best Long Form Drama award at the Writers' Guild Awards, and the BAFTA Scotland Award for Best Writer for Not Safe For Work. He has also been nominated in the Breakthrough Talent category at the BAFTA Craft Awards 2016.
Content
- Cover
- Title Page
- Contents
- Original Production
- The Swan
- Characters
- The Prologue
- The Play
- About the Author
- Copyright and Performing Rights Information
