Graeae Plays 1: New Plays Redefining Disability (Aurora New Plays)

Plays by April De Angelis, Mike Kenny, Peter Wolf, Maria Oshodi, Katie O’Reilly, Ray Harrison Graham

A unique, groundbreaking collection of new plays that redefine disability.

The Plays
Soft Vengeance by April De Angelis: Adapted from Albie Sachs’ book, a gripping account of his struggle to rebuild his life following a car bomb.

“Courageous, horrifying, sad and funny…” The Times

Fittings: The Last Freakshow by Mike Kenny: Ringmaster Rusty Gusty runs the last freak show on the planet with a troupe of freaks and misfits. Edinburgh fringe first winner.

Into the Mystic by Peter Wolf

Hound by Maria Oshodi: Three blind people at a guide-dog training centre forced to confront the media.“…a witty biting piece out to give the sighted a salutary eye-opener.” The Independent

Peeling by Katie O’Reilly: Explores an entirely new narrative of theatre, weaving audio description and sign language into these darkly comic and devastating stories.

Sympathy for the Devil by Ray Harrison Graham

Rick Wilson Is A Freelance Writer And Former Editor Of Holland Life And The Scotsman Magazine.







Mike Kenny is probably best known for his plays for children although he has written many plays for theatre and radio. Stepping Stones won the Writers’ Guild Best Children’s Play Award in 1997. In 2000, he was the first ever recipient of the Arts Council of England’s Children’s Award, for his children’s plays.