Low Level Panic (Paperback)

Clare McIntyre

ISBN 10: 1848426402 / ISBN 13: 9781848426405

Published by Nick Hern Books, London, 2017

About this Item

Paperback. 'When am I going to wake up and be different?'Three flatmates. A single bathroom. And a whole world of men.In this funny, unapologetic play, three twenty-something women figure out how they really feel about sex, their bodies and each other. With a vibrancy and stylistic freedom, Low Level Panic interrogates the effects of society's objectification of women.Clare McIntyre's play Low Level Panic premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in 1988, winning the Samuel Beckett Award. This edition was published alongside its first major revival at the Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond, in 2017.'Sharply observed, and often very funny a beautifully realised snapshot of the relationship between three women, their rivalry, humour and mutual support' The Stage'Very entertaining an utterly truthful play, which has bags of winning charm even as it delivers its blows' Guardian'Low level panic is the constant fear that runs through women's lives like a cold underground stream, its source is male violence and it is fed by tributaries of pornography. Clare McIntyre's play looks at the repercussions this fear has on the lives of three women' Time Out'McIntyre has a deadly accurate ear, a subtle sense of humour and a deep fund of compassion: she writes with thrilling understanding' Sunday TimesSamuel Beckett Award Three flatmates. A single bathroom. And a whole world of men. Mary's found some porn in their bin, and needs to talk about it. But Jo's in the bath, fantasizing about being someone else. And Celia just wants to look her best for the party tonight. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Low Level Panic (Paperback)
• Publisher: Nick Hern Books, London
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1848426402
• ISBN 13: 9781848426405
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Three flatmates. A single bathroom. And a world of men.

Mary's found some porn in their bin, and needs to talk about it. But Jo's in the bath, fantasizing about being someone else. And Celia just wants to look her best for the party tonight.

With a vibrant, stylistic freedom, this play interrogates the effects of society's objectification of women.

About the Author

Clare McIntyre was amongst the extraordinary generation of British female playwrights who emerged in the 1980s. Her best-known plays, now considered modern feminist classics, were staged at the Royal Court Theatre. She also had an extensive career writing and acting for film, radio and television. She died in November 1990.