Dreaming and Drowning by Kwame Owusu

Dreaming and Drowning by Kwame Owusu

An intimate and visceral play that dives into the mind of a young Black queer man wrestling with anxiety. Premiered at the Bush Theatre, London, in 2023.

'Phenomenal.. an arresting and songlike monologue... Owusu [is one] of the best, freshest and most agile talents of the year'

* Time Out *

'Wonderfully life-enhancing... punchy and richly imaginative... delivers a double hit of theatrical dopamine... witty, contemporary and at times compellingly poetic... a fleet, gripping piece of storytelling... a little gem... a must-see for anybody interested in fine new writing'

* WhatsOnStage *

'A visceral but lyrical look at anxiety and acceptance'

* Guardian *

'A joyful play that will leave you hopeful... funny, well-paced, and engaging'

* LondonTheatre1 *

'Pithy, poetic, and viscerally evocative'

* Reviews Hub *

'One part truthful queer coming-of-age story, one part psychological horror, this engaging monologue takes an appealingly offbeat approach to themes of racism, anxiety and self-discovery... tautly paced and tightly written... laced with warm humour'

* The Stage *

'A gem... an intense experience... terrific'

* Arts Desk *

'An exceptionally fine play... a startling portrait of human frailty that radiates authenticity and compassion'

* Everything Theatre *

'Beautifully crafted... powerfully reinstates the urgency of storytelling in the formation of identity. Poetry, campus life and comedy blend into an emotionally moving concoction, exploring a black, queer student’s experience with great skill'

* Theatre Weekly *

'Engrossing... a relatable drama with copious laughs along the way... Owusu has a gift for effortlessly blending colloquial and accessible dialogue with the more poetic... This is a multi-layered piece with a great deal condensed into just an hour'

* The Upcoming *

Kwame Owusu is a director and writer, whose other work includes HORIZON for the Bush Theatre Young Company. He was the Resident Assistant Director at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and is a Young Associate at the Gate Theatre.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781839043048
ISBN 10	1839043040
Title	Dreaming and Drowning
Author	Kwame Owusu
Series	Nhb Modern Plays
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Nick Hern Books
Year published	2023-12-07
Number of pages	80
Prizes	Winner of Mustapha Matura Award 2022
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.