Beginning

The play "Beginning" is a wry, funny, and touching meditation on loneliness, exploring the private shame of singletons in the dating app era and fraudulent boasting on social media. It was written with insight, humor, compassion, and a keen sense of the ridiculous. The play premiered at the National Theatre in London in October 2017 and features an introduction by Sarah Grochala.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 104 pages
Publication date: 11 February 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

“A wry, funny, and touching meditation on loneliness, that private shame of the singleton in the era of the dating app and of fraudulent boasting on social media … written with a real depth of insight, humor, compassion, and a keen sense of the ridiculous…” The Independent Its the early hours of the morning in the aftermath of Lauras housewarming party. Danny, 42, divorced and living with his mother, is the last remaining guest. The flat is in a mess and so are they. One more drink? This sharp and astute two-hander takes an intimate look in real-time at the first fragile moments of risking your heart and taking a chance. Both comedic and tender, it asks questions about mutual loneliness and human connections. Beginning premiered at the National Theatre, London, in October 2017. This new Modern Classics edition features an introduction by Sarah Grochala.

Weight: 100g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350146174