Classic Plays by Women: an anthology of the best plays by female dramatists from 1600-2000
Staged in theatres by successive generations and proving relevant to contemporary audiences, the plays demonstrate the wit, theatrical skill and innovation of their creators in exploring timeless topics from marriage, morality and money to class conflict, rage and sexual desire. An essential resource for students, playwrights, colleges, universities and libraries, this collection also provides theatres with the opportunity to programme a range of theatrical classics by women.
Plays from: Hroswithaâs Paphnutius (extract); Elizabeth Caryâs The Tragedy of Mariam(extract); Aphra Behnâs The Rover; Susanna Centlivreâs A Bold Stroke For A Wife; Joanna Baillieâs De Montfort; Githa Sowerbyâs Rutherford and Son; Enid Bagnoldâs The Chalk Garden; Caryl Churchillâs Top Girls (extract); Marie Jonesâ Stones in his Pockets.