The Pull of Negative Gravity (Nick Hern Books Drama Classics)

The Pull of Negative Gravity (Nick Hern Books Drama Classics)

by JonathanLichtenstein (Author)

Synopsis

A powerful show that brings the subject of war close to home. --The Scotsman

Lichtenstein's heartbreaking play looks with compassion at one facing the worst that life can throw at them. --Guardian

Wounded in the war in Iraq, a farmer's boy turned soldier returns home with injuries that have extraordinary consequences for his fiancee and his family.

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Quantity

10 in stock

More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 96
Publisher: Nick Hern Books
Published: 26 Aug 2004

ISBN 10: 1854598392
ISBN 13: 9781854598394

Media Reviews
'Jonathan Lichtenstein's heartbreaking play looks with compassion at one family facing the worst that life can throw at them.' Guardian; 'Lichtenstein's sensitive handling of his serious subject matter... give this play a strong shape and an emotional honesty' Independent; 'powerful Daily Telegraph; 'a powerful show that brings the subject of war close to home and handles it with terrifying intensity.' Scotsman
Author Bio
Jonathan Lichtenstein's previous work includes Station, seen at the Soho Theatre, London, in 2000 and two radio plays for BBC Radio 4. He heads up the Theatre Department at the University of Essex.