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Penelope Skinner

    Penelope Skinner je britská dramatička, jejíž díla zkoumají složité aspekty lidské zkušenosti s ostrou inteligencí a pronikavým humorem. Její hry často obracejí tradiční narativy, aby prozkoumaly témata identity, sexuality a společenských očekávání. Skinnerová má jedinečnou schopnost zachytit podstatu moderního života prostřednictvím dialogů, které jsou zároveň syrové i lyrické. Její divadelní tvorba je oslavována pro svůj odvážný přístup a kritický pohled na současné problémy.

    Lyonesse
    Linda
    Eigengrau
    Fred's Diner
    Meek
    Angry Alan & Fucked: Two Plays by Penelope Skinner
    • Meek

      • 72 stránek
      • 3 hodiny čtení
      5,0(1)Ohodnotit

      Penelope Skinner's new play is a haunting vision of ruthless state control, tense friendships and one woman's determination not to be broken.

      Meek
    • Fred's Diner

      • 122 stránek
      • 5 hodin čtení
      3,8(11)Ohodnotit

      Set in Fred's American Diner, this play explores the lives of its patrons who yearn for better futures while concealing a sinister secret. With a blend of humor and suspense, Penelope Skinner crafts a compelling narrative that delves into the complexities of intimate relationships, revealing the unsettling truths that lie beneath the surface. The diner, with its friendly atmosphere, serves as a backdrop for a thrilling exploration of human desires and the darkness that can accompany them.

      Fred's Diner
    • Eigengrau

      • 117 stránek
      • 5 hodin čtení

      Her flatmate Cassie is engaged in a fervent struggle against patriarchal oppression. In a city where Gumtree can feel like your closest friend, looking for the right person can lead you all the wrong places. Penelope Skinner's Eigengrau premiered at the Bush Theatre, London, in March 2010 in a Strawberry Vale production.

      Eigengrau
    • Linda

      • 160 stránek
      • 6 hodin čtení

      I'm an award-winning business woman. Beneath the surface, though, the cracks are starting to show. Linda by Penelope Skinner premiered at the Royal Court Theatre, London, in November 2015.

      Linda
    • But to keep control of the story, and how they tell it, the women must fight against a rising tide. Penelope Skinner's passionate, searingly funny play opened at the Harold Pinter Theatre, London, in October 2023. 'Fascinating .

      Lyonesse