{"product_id":"sonya-kellys-druid-plays","title":"Sonya Kellys Druid Plays","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Sonya\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eKelly''s rapier wit and intelligent awareness of the human condition, allied to consummate stagecraft skills, have made for what will probably be claimed in a few years'' time as one of the hits of the decade\u003c\/b\u003e\" \u003ci\u003e(Sunday Independent) \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSonya Kelly''s Druid Plays\u003c\/i\u003e is a tour-de-force that transcends the boundaries of traditional storytelling, offering a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of the human experience. This anthology, a remarkable compilation of Kelly''s insightful and witty plays, showcases her distinct voice and unparalleled talent as a playwright.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFurniture (2018): \u003c\/b\u003ein an age of rampant consumerism, is it easier to purchase symbols of identity rather than cultivate our own? \u003ci\u003eFurniture\u003c\/i\u003e is a humorous, insightful, touching and often philosophical look at who we are and how we''d like to be perceived.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eOnce Upon a Bridge (2021):\u003c\/b\u003e A tale for a modern age. Early one morning on Putney Bridge, three strangers'' lives collided for one fleeting second. Inspired by real events, \u003ci\u003eOnce Upon a Bridge\u003c\/i\u003e weaves a tale about human triumph and frailty, about the power of destiny and chance, and why sometimes we choose to hate, and other times we choose to dance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Last Return (2022):\u003c\/b\u003e Once upon a dreary night, five desperate strangers wait in line for a last minute ticket to the final performance of Oppenheimer''s sold out smash hit. All they have to do is cross their fingers, be patient and wait their turn. But with more people waiting than tickets available, this is no time for patience, this is time for war. Who will triumph? Who will fail? And who will receive… \u003ci\u003eThe Last Return\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e All three plays were commissioned by Ireland''s Druid Theatre and have premiered on stages and in digital productions around the world winning Fringe First Awards, multiple Irish Times Theatre Awards and a finalist for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize. Featuring a new introduction, these plays are published together for the first time in one compelling collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57195626070398,"sku":"NW9781350500341","price":20.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781350500341.jpg?v=1778541817","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/sonya-kellys-druid-plays","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}