{"product_id":"sonya-kellys-druid-plays-paperback","title":"Sonya Kelly's Druid Plays - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSonya Kelly\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSonya Kelly\u003c\/b\u003e is an Irish writer and actor. She has performed with all the major Irish companies including the Gate Theatre, Druid Theatre and The Corn Exchange and Fishamble: the new play company. She is a cast member of RTE's hugely successful, sketch show, \u003ci\u003eThe Savage Eye\u003c\/i\u003e. Her debut solo show, \u003ci\u003eThe Wheelchair on My Face: a look back at a myopic childhood\u003c\/i\u003e, won a Scotsman Fringe First Award for new writing at the Edinburgh Fringe 2012. The show played 150 performances in over 50 venues and toured to Paris and New York where it received a Critic's Pick in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 23, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758467449120,"sku":"9781350500341","price":53.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/36fe4ed73b955020ab394085ab6270b6.webp?v=1780127014","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/sonya-kellys-druid-plays-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}