Blasted is Sarah Kane's first complete stage play, known for her incisive themes of torture and violence. This modern drama stands out for its uncompromising depiction of violence in a society torn apart by conflict.
Description
In 1995, Blasted premiered and immediately caused a stir with its unflinching portrayal of rape, torture and violence during a civil war. The play was both praised and criticized, and is known as a manifesto of raw reality on stage. "sheer unadulterated brutalism" – Evening Standard
Promotional information
Other works by Sarah Kane include "Phaedra's Love", "Cleansed", "Crave" and "4.48 Psychosis".
Product specifications
- Author: Sarah Kane
- Series: Modern Plays
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Imprint: Methuen Drama
- Publication date: 2001-03-29
- Number of pages: 80
- ISBN: 9780413766205
- Theme: Plays, playscripts, drama
- BISAC: DRAMA / General
About the author
Sarah Kane studied at the universities of Bristol and Birmingham. Her work, strongly influenced by themes such as torture and violence, is considered groundbreaking within European theatre. She was supported by the Royal Court Theatre and died in 1999 at the age of 28.