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Iphigenia in Splott

By Gary Owen
Series: Modern Plays
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Iphigenia in Splott follows Effie, a young woman grappling with addiction and hardship in contemporary Cardiff. Living a chaotic life marked by drink, drugs, and daily struggle, Effie's story is a modern adaptation of the Greek myth, exploring the heavy toll that societal failures inflict on individuals. This intense drama reveals hidden depths behind a familiar face and questions the cost of survival in a flawed world.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for readers interested in contemporary drama, social issues, and adaptations of classic myths, this play will resonate with those who appreciate emotionally charged narratives and powerful theatrical writing.

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Iphigenia in Splott

‘What gets me through is knowing I took this pain, and saved all of you from suffering the same.’

Stumbling down Clifton Street at 11:30 a.m. drunk, Effie is the kind of girl you'd avoid eye contact with, silently passing judgement. We think we know her, but we don't know the half of it. Effie's life spirals through a mess of drink, drugs and drama every night, and a hangover worse than death the next day—till one night gives her the chance to be something more.

This powerful new adaptation of the enduring Greek myth drives home the high price people pay for society’s shortcomings.

Winner of Best New Play at the UK Theatre Awards 2015

Series: Modern Plays

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A furious and cutting play, Iphigenia in Splott is praised as a razor-sharp, witty script full of raw emotion, capturing the mood of today's society. It is described as tense, moving, and a powerful call for social revolt, delivering perfect theatre that is intelligent, relevant, and deeply affecting. Critics highlight its unpredictable plot and emotional impact, making it a stirring and memorable experience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350298866

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Methuen Drama

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 83g

Pages: 80

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Arts & Culture Gary Owen Non-Fiction Series: Modern Plays

About the Author

Welsh playwright Gary Owen is a past winner of the Meyer Whitworth, George Devine and Pearson best play awards. In June 2015 he made his Royal Court debut with Violence and Son. His other plays include Love Steals Us from Loneliness, Crazy Gary’s Mobile Disco, The Shadow of a Boy, The Drowned World (winner Fringe first), Ghost City, Cancer Time, SK8, Big Hopes, In the Pipeline, Blackthorn, Mary Twice, Amgen, Broken, Bulletproof, The Ugly Truth and Free Folk. His adaptations include Spring Awakening and Ring, Ring, a new version of La Ronde for the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and Dicken’s A Christmas Carol for Sherman Cymru. He is a Creative Associate at Watford Palace Theatre, where his plays We that Are Left, Mrs Reynolds and the Ruffian, and Perfect Match have been produced.

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