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Airswimming
Full-Length Play, Drama / 2w
“I’ve been here since 1922. Yes, stationed here July 4th –
American Independence Day – funny that. The irony is not lost on
me, believe you me. I shall be your superior officer for a while,
but don’t worry, I’m not one to pull rank. We do this polishing
duty
for one hour each day. The rest of the time we shuffle and look
crazed. They prefer it that way”
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Cast Size
2w -
Target Audience
Adult, Senior, Teen (Age 14-18)
Details
Summary
Set in 1920’s England, Airswimming is based on the true story of two women (Miss Kitson and Miss Baker), who have been incarcerated in a hospital for the “criminally insane” for having borne illegitimate children.
Forgotten by their families and not released until the 1970’s, Dora and Persephone adopt alter-egos, Dorph and Porph, to enact their fantasies and survive the silence of incarceration. By turns very funny and moving, Airswimming reminds us of the forgotten women of these generations in both Britain and Ireland.
Cast Attributes
Keywords
- Time Period 1920s
- Cautions
- Mild Adult Themes
Media
'The structure and writing - admirably clear and unsentimental - both trip the light fantastic too, effortlessly gliding from the desperately funny to the desperately sad.' Guardian
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
Authors
Charlotte Jones
Charlotte Jones is a highly successful British playwright whose six stage plays have been performed at the National Theatre, the Donmar, the Almeida, in the West End and all over the world. She has also written extensively for TV, radio and film.
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