{"title":"Sonya Kelly","description":"\u003cp\u003eSonya Kelly’s works blend heartfelt storytelling with sharp humour, often exploring human resilience and creativity in everyday life. Her writing invites readers into vivid, personal worlds where the complexities of identity and culture unfold with warmth and wit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, her books navigate emotional honesty and rich character portrayals, offering a unique perspective that resonates long after the final page. Expect narratives that are both intimate and universally compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-wheelchair-on-my-face-charolais-the-humours-of-bandon-by-sonya-kelly-9781350041486","title":"The Wheelchair on My Face; Charolais; The Humours of Bandon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hilarious volume brings together three funny, vibrant and theatrical monologue plays for female performers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Wheelchair on My Face\u003c\/em\u003e by Sonya Kelly\u003cbr\u003eSonya tells her story about growing up with poor vision that went undiagnosed until she was seven years old. Combining memoir, theatre and stand-up comedy, this delightful story of a myopic child shows us how we can better the world even if we cannot see the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharolais\u003c\/em\u003e by Noni Stapleton\u003cbr\u003eA dark comedy of love, longing and an intense rivalry with a Charolais cow. Siobhán is forced to share the affections of her farmer boyfriend with his beloved, prize-winning French heifer. Overcome with desire, Siobhán develops a homicidal jealousy for this cow, while feeling equally murderous towards her snobbish, soon-to-be mother-in-law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Humours of Bandon\u003c\/em\u003e by Margaret McAuliffe\u003cbr\u003eNobody knows where their five-year-old will take that first after-school activity. To the surprise of her mother, Annie takes it all the way to the top – of the Irish Open Dancing Championships. Armed with optimism, drive and passion, Annie’s about to learn that life doesn’t always go according to plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped as part of Show in a Bag, an artist development initiative of Dublin Fringe Festival; Fishamble: The New Play Company; and Irish Theatre Institute to resource theatre makers and actors. The plays were then produced by Fishamble, touring throughout Ireland, the UK, USA and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47600679223532,"sku":"9781350041486","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/351f96a7c4acc159c84c2cc1cd2a931a.jpg?v=1778019853"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sonya-kelly.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}