<i>The Vespers</i> is utterly amazing. Ridley’s writing is marvelously precise and constantly surprising in its twists and turns. At every point he manages to evoke ideas and feelings that are both thrilling and true. It’s a supreme achievement by the most innovative and exciting contemporary British writer, whose words dazzle, make you think of the unthinkable, and tune you into wild and wonderful emotions that seem to echo from beyond the text. Read and be transported.

Aleks Sierz

Ridley is delving into a sulphurous imagination for some of the most potent and indelible images you’re likely to find this side of sleep

Scotland on Sunday

Philip Ridley doesn’t write plays so much as dark hallucinations in which the world is skewed through his penetrating vision, so we look at it through new eyes

Guardian

Have you ever struggled to find the perfect monologue?
Do you want to lose yourself in an unforgettable story?
Do you want to be…transported?

Philip Ridley’s The Vespers is a major work by a major writer. 100 original, self-contained monologues for actors (and readers) of all genders, all ages, and all levels of experience. Varying in length, style and structure – from the surreally comic to the heartbreakingly tragic – this is an essential toolkit for any actor (or anyone who enjoys a good story) with an introduction by Cath Badham, Lecturer in Performance at the University of Derby, UK.

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<p>The Vespers 1-100<br /><br />Production Notes</p>
100 self-contained original monologues for actors of all ages and genders, written by one of Britain's most celebrated dramatists, Philip Ridley.
100 original, brand new monologues by one of British theatre's most arresting contemporary playwrights
Methuen Drama has the most extensive series of audition speeches in the English language. Its unparalleled range guarantees that the hard-to-find speech that is just right for you is easily accessible, saving you hours of trawling through play texts. You will find audition books for young people, and a rich selection of books covering classical, Shakespearian, modern and contemporary monologues for men and for women. There are books of duologues and a range of books suited to radio as well as stage work. Each text provides an introductory commentary about the scence as well as tips on performance work. Whatever you're looking for, you're sure to find it in this series.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781350181656
Publisert
2023-10-19
Utgiver
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; Methuen Drama
Vekt
453 gr
Høyde
214 mm
Bredde
138 mm
Dybde
28 mm
Aldersnivå
E, 04
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
352

Forfatter

Om bidragsyterne

Philip Ridley was born and brought up in the East End of London. His first play, The Pitchfork Disney, changed the course of British theatre. His other plays include Moonfleece, Vincent River, Mercury Fur, Leaves of Glass, Tender Napalm, Radiant Vermin, and The Poltergeist.