Churchill, Caryl
The Skriker
- ISBN 13:
- 9781854592750
- author:
- Churchill, Caryl
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Nick Hern Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1994
- Pages:
- 80
- Genre:
- Drama texts: from c 1900 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Skriker by Caryl Churchill is an extraordinary new play that combines English folk tales with modern urban life. Premiered at the Royal National Theater, it follows the Skriker, a shapeshifter and death portent, as it searches for love and revenge in London. The play brings to life a range of creatures from mythology and folklore, each with its own unique character and story. In this version of the traditional tales, the boundaries between reality and fantasy are blurred, creating a rich and unsettling world that is both exciting and challenging to read. With its innovative language and imaginative storytelling, The Skriker is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in drama and the performing arts. With its unique blend of folklore and modern life, this play is sure to appeal to fans of Caryl Churchill's work and those looking for something new and thought-provoking.