“Savvy, smart and witty . . . refreshingly ambitious.”— The Times (London) “Combines a sharp look at the chaos of contemporary sexual mores with a wild surreal imagine Closer with a touch of Lewis Carroll and you get the picture . . . a remarkable play.”— Guardian A satirical comedy of modern manners from the author of Duck.
The stage drama explores the life and achievements of Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, a groundbreaking astronomer who made significant contributions to the field in the twentieth century. Premiering at Hampstead Theatre in London in 2024, the play delves into her groundbreaking research and the challenges she faced in a male-dominated scientific community, highlighting her legacy and impact on astronomy.
Set in Dublin, this play follows the doings of Cat, in her late teens and temping as a nightclub hostess. She tries to jolt-start her life by blowing up her boyfriend's car and hopping into bed with a 50-year-old married man before settling for companionship with her best mate Sophie. schovat popis