Ridley Plays 1 by Philip Ridley

Ridley Plays 1 by Philip Ridley

This volume contains Ridley's first three plays, which heralded the arrival of a unique and disturbing voice in the world of contemporary drama.

(The Pitchfork Disney) leaves us in no doubt about the influence and prophetic aptness of Philip Ridley's playRidley's writing delights in metaphor and is often intriguing. -- Henry Hithchings * Evening Standard *
The Pitchfork Disney: Ridley taps into universal fears and anxieties though giving us access into a blackly comic and cockneyfied nversion of his own. -- Paul Taylor * Independent *
The Pitchfork Disney: (This is) more than zeitgeisty self-abuse because of the profound expressions of loss in the twins' childhood memories, and their choking fear of the world. -- Libby Purves * Times *
It's Ridley's storytelling that impresses. -- Jane Edwardes * Sunday Times *
The Pitchfork Disney: It's extremity of situation and poetic language is a masterpiece of understatement. What Ridley unleashe(s) most of all and what he has seldom been equalled at, is an electrifying ardour for telling stories and the value of same. The sheer creative energy remains undiminished. -- Ian Shuttleworth * Financial Times *
The Pitchfork Disney: Ridley's rich but viscous play, whose top register is horror-struck lyricism. It's exceptionally crafted. -- Caroline McGinn * Time Out London *

Philip Ridley was born in the East End of London where he still lives and works. He studied painting at St Martin's School of Art. He has written novels for both adults and children, screenplays, librettos, poems and lyrics. He is also a photographer and film director of some repute.

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ISBN 13	9781408142318
ISBN 10	1408142317
Title	Ridley Plays 1
Author	Philip Ridley
Series	Contemporary Dramatists
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published	2012-02-02
Number of pages	448
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.