Home, I’m Darling

Name: Home, I’m Darling
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781350275492
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By Laura Wade

Series: Modern Plays

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Summary

Home, I’m Darling by Laura Wade presents a thought-provoking exploration of modern relationships and domestic life, masquerading under a vintage 1950s-style façade. The story follows Judy, who has left her corporate job to become the perfect domestic housewife, complete with retro dresses and mid-century appliances. As she immerses herself deeper into this nostalgic lifestyle, tensions arise, prompting a nuanced reflection on gender roles, identity, and the nature of happiness.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by the intersection of nostalgia and modern domestic life, as it delves into the complexities of maintaining a picture-perfect vintage lifestyle in a contemporary world. The play offers a compelling exploration of identity, freedom, and the roles we're expected to play, making it appealing to those interested in thought-provoking social dynamics and psychological insights.

Home, I’m Darling

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How happily married are the happily married?

Home, I'm Darling is a dark comedy about sex, cake and the quest to be the perfect 1950s housewife.

Judy has Johnny's slippers waiting for him when he arrives home from work, the kitchen's clean, the rooms are aired... yet this is not the 1950s, but a 21st-century 'arrangement' agreed between the two of them. With clothes, furniture and a (faulty) fridge from the 1950s, Judy and Johnny try to 'live the dream', with specific roles and a perfectly ordered life.

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Reviews praise Home, I’m Darling for its sharp satirical edge and insightful commentary, highlighted by Wade's adeptness as a satirist. Critics appreciate its intelligent blend of satire and emotional depth, noting the skilful handling of tension and absurdity, making it a compelling and thought-provoking read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350275492

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Methuen Drama

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 121g

Pages: 120

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About the Author

Laura Wade is a Olivier award winning playwright and screenwriter. Her plays include Home, I'm Darling (National Theatre), Posh (Royal Court Theatre and West End), Tipping the Velvet (Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith), Alice (Crucible Theatre, Sheffield), Kreutzer vs. Kreutzer (Globe Theatre, Sydney Opera House and Australian tour), Other Hands (Soho Theatre), Colder Than Here (Soho Theatre and MCC Theatre New York), Breathing Corpses (Royal Court Theatre), Catch (Royal Court Theatre, written with four other playwrights), Young Emma (Finborough Theatre), 16 Winters (Bristol Old Vic Basement) and Limbo (Crucible Studio Theatre, Sheffield). Films include The Riot Club. Awards include the Critics’ Circle Award for Most Promising Playwright, the Pearson Best Play Award and the George Devine Award. Laura Wade’s plays have been performed in the UK, USA, Australia, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Germany, the Netherlands and Mexico.