Kirkwood, Lucy
The Welkin
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848429215
- author:
- Kirkwood, Lucy
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Nick Hern Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Drama, European,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Welkin by Lucy Kirkwood In 1759, a young woman named Sally Poppy is sentenced to hang for a murder, but claims to be pregnant, sparking a dramatic trial that will test the authority of a group of women. As the case unfolds, the women involved must navigate their new roles and confront the darkness within themselves. The play premiered at the National Theatre in London in January 2020, directed by James Macdonald and featuring Maxine Peake and Ria Zmitrowicz. This powerful drama explores themes of power, identity, and the complexities of human nature. A gripping and thought-provoking work, The Welkin is a worthwhile read for fans of drama and women's literature.