The Fear of 13 by Lindsey Ferrentino

The Fear of 13 by Lindsey Ferrentino

The extraordinary play based on the true story of Nick Yarris, who served twenty-two years on Death Row. Premiered at the Donmar Warehouse in 2024, starring Adrien Brody.

'Devastating.. a wrenching portrait of death row injustice... shards of jagged humour mingle with moments of farce but also exquisite intimacy... unmissable'

* Telegraph *

'Belongs in a league of its own... Ferrentino has turned a solo narrative into a richer ensemble piece... contains a hint of the miraculous'

* The Times *

'Incredibly powerful scenes'

* Guardian *

'Astounding... prises apart the justice system through the shocking reality of a haunting lived experience... Ferrentino's script gallops with innovative charm... one of the best new plays of the year... a thrilling premiere'

* WhatsOnStage *

'A cracking piece of storytelling... eschews one-man-play cliches... beautifully theatrical'

* Time Out *

'Something special... a memorable evening of theatre.'

* Theatre Weekly *

'Stunning... Lindsey Ferrentino's breathtaking writing elevates an incredible true story to a powerful new level... a remarkable show, one of the best I have ever seen'

* All That Dazzles *

'A story told in captivating sequences with heart-breaking simplicity... surprisingly funny... profoundly moving'

* Reviews Hub *

'Utterly captivating... a gut-wrenching testament to the failure of judicial systems... a devastating picture of human resilience and our capacity for hope... masterful storytelling'

* West End Best Friend *

'A brilliant piece of writing... darkly funny, tense, sympathetic and understated... keeps us captive and captivated for nigh on two hours without an interval'

* British Theatre Guide *

Lindsey Ferrentino is an American playwright and screenwriter whose work – including Ugly Lies the Bone, Amy and the Orphans and The Queen of Versailles, among others – have been performed to great acclaim around the world.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781839043963
ISBN 10	1839043962
Title	The Fear of 13
Author	Lindsey Ferrentino
Series	Nhb Modern Plays
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Nick Hern Books
Year published	2024-10-24
Number of pages	104
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.