80,000+ Books in-stock in NZ 📚

Blog updates ✍️ Shirl’s May Reads & Book Briefing

DNA

By Dennis Kelly
Series: Modern Plays
0.0 (0 reviews)
3.28 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating. ( 1,431 ratings, 132 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
DNA by Dennis Kelly is a gripping play that delves into the dynamics of a group of teenagers who are united by a dark secret after a prank spirals dangerously out of control. As they grapple with guilt, loyalty, and power, the intense psychological drama explores the moral complexities of peer pressure and responsibility. This thought-provoking narrative examines how fear and manipulation can shape actions and choices.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$2999
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 4-6 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This play might appeal to you if you enjoy intense psychological dramas that explore themes of bullying, peer pressure, and moral dilemmas within the context of a group of teenagers. With its sharp dialogue and compelling narrative, it deftly highlights the complexities of human behaviour and the consequences of destructive choices.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

A group of teenagers do something bad, really bad, then panic and cover the whole thing up. But when they find that the cover-up unites them and brings harmony to their otherwise fractious lives, where’s the incentive to put things right?

DNA is a poignant and, sometimes, hilarious tale with a very dark heart. A contemporary play for younger people, DNA opened at the National Theatre in February 2008.

Series: Modern Plays

View all

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

DNA by Dennis Kelly is celebrated for its gripping tension and compelling nature, drawing comparisons to Lord of the Flies in its exploration of group behaviour and morality. Reviews highlight Kelly's sharp writing and the psychological depth of his characters, with productions praised for maintaining a chilling atmosphere.

Book Hero reading reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350262898

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Methuen Drama

Illustration: 24.99

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 66g

Pages: 64

Collections

Arts & Culture Dennis Kelly Non-Fiction Series: Modern Plays

About the Author

Dennis Kelly’s plays include Debris (Theatre503/Battersea Arts Centre, 2003), Osama the Hero (Hampstead Theatre, 2004), After the End (Paines Plough/Traverse Theatre/Bush Theatre, 2005), Love and Money (Young Vic/Manchester Royal Exchange, 2006), Taking Care of Baby (Hampstead Theatre/Birmingham Repertory, 2006), DNA (National Theatre, 2008), Orphans (Paines Plough/Traverse Theatre/Soho Theatre/Birmingham Rep, 2009), The Gods Weep (Royal Shakespeare Company, 2010), The Ritual Slaughter of Gorge Mastromas (Royal Court, 2013), Matilda the Musical (Royal Shakespeare Company, 2010) and Pinocchio (National Theatre, 2017). His plays have been performed all over the world and have been translated into nearly thirty languages. For television he co-wrote and created Pulling (Silver River/BBC 3) and has written and created Utopia (Kudos) for Channel Four.

Also by Dennis Kelly

View all

More from Arts & Culture

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.

The Latest at Book Hero

View all