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Arnold Wesker Plays: v. 2

(2001)
A collection of stories by

 
 
"Arnold Wesker-the unique outsider in the British theatre."-Observer

"Wesker is that rarity, a playwright who writes good, gritty parts for women."-Time Out

Yardsale and Whatever Happened to Betty Lemon?: "From his earliest plays, Wesker has always delineated women with understanding and sympathy. Both these qualities are present here ... each character convinces one equally of the depth of her suffering and of the resilience of her spirit."-Sunday Telegraph

The Mistress: "Women as victims ... traditional Wesker themes ... wrapped up marvelously here ... a fascinating evening in the theatre."-Kaleidoscope, BBC Radio 4

Letter to a Daughter: "Wesker breaks new ground ... a moving depiction of a doubt-ridden single mother ... a finely crafted piece of theatre."-Jewish Chronicle

Annie Wobbler: "All three different characters are shown with an intensity of personal involvement which is where Wesker flourishes best."-Sunday Telegraph

Four Portraitsof Mothers with Yardsale won the £10,000 Georges Bresson prize.



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