{"title":"Anne Washburn","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by the imaginative and thought-provoking playwright, Anne Washburn. Renowned for her unique ability to interweave elements of pop culture, mythology, and philosophical musings, Washburn captivates audiences with her distinctive narrative style and visionary storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnne Washburn’s collection, which includes celebrated works like \u003cem\u003eMr. Burns and Other Plays\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the realms of Arts \u0026amp; Culture, offering a rich tapestry of themes that explore the intersections of human nature, survival, and cultural evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith an unerring eye for the absurd and a talent for crafting intricate, layered narratives, Washburn’s plays are a must-read for those interested in contemporary theatre. Her works encourage readers to reflect on the impact of storytelling throughout the ages, making them both educational and deeply enthralling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the world of Anne Washburn's plays, where every page invites you to ponder prevailing cultural narratives and the timeless questions of existence.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mr-burns-and-other-plays-by-anne-washburn-9781559364812","title":"Mr. Burns and Other Plays","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"One of the most spectacularly original plays in recent memory.\" - \u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Fascinating and hilarious... With each of its three acts, \u003ci\u003eMr. Burns\u003c\/i\u003e grows grander.\" - \u003ci\u003eVillage Voice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"When was the last time you met a new play that was so smart it made your head spin? ... \u003ci\u003eMr. Burns\u003c\/i\u003e has arrived to leave you dizzy with the scope and dazzle of its ideas... with depths of feeling to match its breadth of imagination.\" - \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn ode to live theatre and the resilience of \u003ci\u003eThe Simpsons\u003c\/i\u003e, Anne Washburn's apocalyptic comedy \u003ci\u003eMr. Burns\u003c\/i\u003e—\"even better than its hype\" (\u003ci\u003eNew York Post\u003c\/i\u003e)—is an imaginative exploration of how the culture of one generation can evolve into the mythology of the next. Following an enthusiastic critical reception from New York critics for its world premiere, \u003ci\u003eMr. Burns\u003c\/i\u003e will receive its London premiere in spring 2014.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso included in the collection are \u003ci\u003eThe Small\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eI Have Loved Strangers\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003e10 Out of 12\u003c\/i\u003e, all of which, together, develop a theme of destruction, from the personal to the city to civilisation and, finally, to the destruction of form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnne Washburn\u003c\/strong\u003e's plays include \u003ci\u003eThe Internationalist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Devil at Noon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eApparition\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Communist Dracula Pageant\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eI Have Loved Strangers\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Ladies\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Small\u003c\/i\u003e, and a transadaptation of Euripides's \u003ci\u003eOrestes\u003c\/i\u003e. Her awards include a Guggenheim, NYFA Fellowship, Time Warner Fellowship, and a Susan Smith Blackburn finalist. She is a member of 13P, The Civilians, and is a New Georges affiliated artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362926543084,"sku":"9781559364812","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5126153482743.jpg?v=1772903154"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/anne-washburn.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}