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Martin Crimp Plays 1

Martin Crimp

Martin Crimp Plays 1 includes Dealing with Clair, Play with Repeats, Getting Attention and The Treatment.

Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780571203451
Date Published
08.05.2000
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Summary

This collection of early plays confirms Martin Crimp’s reputation as one of the most original and exciting talents writing for the theatre today. It includes the plays Dealing with Clair, Play with Repeats, Getting Attention and The Treatment, and is introduced by the author.

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Martin Crimp was born in 1956. His play Attempts on Her Life (1997) established his international reputation. His other work for theatre includes Men Asleep, The Rest Will be Familiar to You from Cinema, In the Republic of Happiness, Play House, The City, Fewer Emergencies, Cruel and Tender, The Country, The Treatment, Getting Attention, No One Sees the Video, Play…

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