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New Anatomies
Full-Length Play, Drama / 5w
New Anatomies
by Timberlake Wertenbaker
" An ambitious drama. Ms Wertenbaker's writing shows remarkable range ... " - Time Out
Timberlake Wertenbaker's second play for the Women's Theatre Group, first seen at the Edinburgh Festival, considers women trapped in the "go…
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Cast Size
5w
Details
Summary
Timberlake Wertenbaker's second play for the Women's Theatre Group, first seen at the Edinburgh Festival, considers women trapped in the "golden cage" of normality. It portrays the eccentric Isabelle Eberhardt, an explorer who lived from 1877 to 1904, who travels through Algeria dressed as an Arab boy before going to Paris, where she encounters other women adopting male dress as a basis for greater freedom.
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Cast Attributes
- Time Period 19th Century
- Setting Various interior and exterior settings
- Features Period Costumes
Media
" An ambitious drama. Ms Wertenbaker's writing shows remarkable range ... " - Time Out
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
Authors
Timberlake Wertenbaker
Timberlake Wertenbaker grew up in the Basque country and lives in London. She is one of the UK’s leading playwrights and her work is performed worldwide. She is the recipient of numerous awards including an Olivier Award and the New York Drama Critics Award for Our Country's ...