The Vespers

Name: The Vespers
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SKU: 9781350181656
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100 Monologues for Everyone

By Philip Ridley

Series: Audition Speeches

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The Vespers by Philip Ridley presents 100 original, self-contained monologues that cater to actors and readers of all genders, ages, and experience levels. Ranging from surreal comedy to heartfelt tragedy, these monologues invite readers to lose themselves in captivating, transportive stories. An introduction by Cath Badham, Lecturer in Performance at the University of Derby, adds valuable insight to this major work.
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This collection is ideal for actors seeking versatile monologues for performance or study, as well as readers who appreciate inventive, emotionally rich storytelling in theatre. It suits all ages and experience levels, particularly those interested in contemporary British drama and performance arts.

"100 self-contained original monologues for actors of all ages and genders, written by one of Britain's most celebrated dramatists, Philip Ridley"--

100 self-contained original monologues for actors of all ages and genders, written by one of Britain's most celebrated dramatists, Philip Ridley.

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Have you ever struggled to find the perfect monologue?

Do you want to lose yourself in an unforgettable story?

Do you want to be…transported?

Philip Ridley’s The Vespers is a major work by a major writer. It comprises 100 original, self-contained monologues for actors (and readers) of all genders, all ages, and all levels of experience. Varying in length, style, and structure—from the surreally comic to the heartbreakingly tragic—this is an essential toolkit for any actor (or anyone who enjoys a good story).

Includes an introduction by Cath Badham, Lecturer in Performance at the University of Derby, UK.

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The Vespers is hailed as a supreme achievement by one of contemporary British theatre's most innovative voices. Aleks Sierz praises Ridley's precise and surprising writing that evokes thrilling and true emotions, while Scotland on Sunday notes the potent and indelible imagery. The Guardian describes Ridley's plays as 'dark hallucinations' that offer a new perspective on the world. Readers and actors alike will find themselves transported by these powerful monologues.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350181656

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Methuen Drama

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 453g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Philip Ridley was born and brought up in the East End of London. His first play, The Pitchfork Disney, changed the course of British theatre. His other plays include Moonfleece, Vincent River, Mercury Fur, Leaves of Glass, Tender Napalm, Radiant Vermin, and The Poltergeist.