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MIDDEN
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Morna Regan
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MIDDEN was first
performed by Rough Magic Theatre Company at The Traverse Theatre,
Edinburgh in August 2001 and at Hampstead Theatre in October
2001. Directed by Lynne Parker |
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MIDDEN is the story of
five women, from three generations. Full of humour and vitality,
Morna Regan's debut play un-picks the tangled threads between
past and present, mothers and daughters, exile and home. After
fifteen years in Philadelphia, Ruth has built up a business successful
enough to bring her home to Derry. But instead of the welcome
she has longed for, her arrival provokes instant strife, opening
old scars and revealing incendiary secrets. |
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…the strength of the writing is in the well-observed
family exchanges that lend an authenticity to the piece
John Nathan, Jewish Chronicle
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Regan's writing is tough, sensitive and nimble,
with an earthy sense of humour.
John Peter, Sunday Times
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…this assured, well-made play develops its
characters and situations through witty, thought-provoking dialogue…it
slyly reveals dark secrets that remain unresolved.
John Thaxter, What's On
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Midden is about growing up, getting out, and never
quite managing to sweep up the mess you left behind.
Neil Cooper, The Herald |
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MIDDEN is published by Nick Hern Books |
© Alan Brodie Representation 2002 |
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