Product Description

In her late forties, Harper Regan suddenly leaves her family in the suburbs of West London and sets off on a mission to see her father before he dies. Her journey becomes a road trip through the heart of England in this violent and comic exploration of the moralities of sex and death. Harper Regan is the major new play by the National Theatre's resident dramatist, Simon Stephens, and will be directed by Marianne Elliott, current holder of the Evening Standard Theatre award for best director. The play opens at the National in April 2008.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #166621 in Books
• Published on: 2008-04-11
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 112 pages

Review
'For an intriguing barometer of our times, one need look no further' Evening Standard - Fiona Mountford 'Stephens has written a terrific central role' Independent - Paul Taylor 'The National Theatre has hit a rich vein of bittersweet, deeply felt new writing about family life' Daily Telegraph - Charles Spencer 'Stephens has written arresting plays before this... but Marianne Elliott's inspired production of Harper Regan sends his work into orbit' Observer - Susannah Clapp 'This is a quietly strange and harrowing portrait of a wife and working mother, with a dark family secret that has estranged her from her own parents' Independent on Sunday - Kate Bassett

About the Author
Simon Stephens has been the recipient of both the Pearson Award for Best New Play 2001-2 for his play Port, and the Olivier Award for Best New Play 2005 for On the Shore of the Wide World. His most recent play, Motortown, was produced at the Royal Court Theatre in May 2006.