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 enlarge | Author: Olwen Wymark
Publisher: Samuel French Ltd
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 44973
Media: Paperback
Pages: 48
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.2
ISBN: 0573111367
Dewey Decimal Number: 808
EAN: 9780573111365
ASIN: 0573111367
Publication Date: December 31, 1980
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Condition: minor wear
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 A true story of the worst kind ... brutal. November 23, 2007
This play is by far among the best I have ever had the honour to perform in. Having done a lot of work with learning disabilities covering the spectrum I found this play impossible to be a part of without getting emotionally involved. I remember crying as I read the epilogue. A true story of the worst kind showing up, as it does, the history of mental health care while still raising questions about standards and views that last to this day. This play is certainly not one for the light hearted but if you want to be moved and challenged by it's subject then you certainly won't regret buying a copy.
A GREAT PLAY! June 9, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
i have just performed this piece for my A level, and i played the part of verity. I will never ever forget performing this play, and working with it from page to stage. This play is hard hitting, and shows exactly how bad 'the system' was for mentally ill patients.I really got into the character of verity, and i understood just how misunderstood she was, and how she just wanted people to 'find her'. I would recomend this play to anyone, there are so many opertunitys and different ways to show the social context, verity, the family, and the many different locations and situations in the play. Its a challenge, but one i would take on again and again.
You'll never read anything quite like it ever again. December 29, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I first saw this play as an A-Level performance in my school, going to see the performance as a way of deciding if i should do drama or not. This play persuaded me completly. If I'd had any doubt...then this swashed it. Completly. The way of this entire play was amazing, it was written sensitivly, but Olwen Wymark is determined not to molly-coddle the audience or performers. You're either there to observe this true story or you're there to re-enact it and teach others. Each way is hard, and trying on each individual. There were times I cried when trying to perform this, realising just how misunderstood she was, or still is, and were unable to be Verity I. If you're after a nice about happiness and friendships, you're in the wrong place. it's strong-willed and determined to show up the social services and mental health systems of its time. Six years for setting light to a chair? Now days you wouldn't even get an ASBO.
I reccomend you read it, feel it, love it, laugh, cry, frown, get angry...whatever it is you do. Admire it. And admire the author. And feel for Verity.
 Touching, insightful and unique October 6, 2003
14 out of 16 found this review helpful
Having performed part of this play for my A level performance a few years back I feel inclined to advise anyone with interests in theatre or anyone who is related to or knows anyone with a disorder like Verity's to read this play. It is not a case study (as shown through five differant Verity's) and can be related to a number of differant experiences. It is bold yet sensitive Olwyn Wymark didn't feel the need to sugarcoat any of the events (as this was based on a true story) and the result is provocative and touching. You haven't lived till you've read this play.
Challenging April 6, 2003
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
This is a difficult play for both cast and audience.
Difficult for the audience because the actors frequently swap characters. Invariably the role adopted is indicated by a scarf or a coat.
The author states in the preface that this is essential to the play - I assume this is so that the audience observe what is going on and do not get too involved with the individuals.
It is a demanding play for the cast as they are required to undertake a variety of roles and ages.
The play itself is quite damning of the role of social services in the 1960's and 70's and how society finds it difficult to cope with "difficult" children.
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