Medicine & The Same: Two Plays (NHB Modern Plays)

Medicine by Enda Walsh is a dark and absurdist play that examines how we have treated those we call mentally ill, first produced by Landmark Productions and Galway International Arts Festival in 2021. It was directed by Enda Walsh and includes Walsh's play The Same, which won the Irish Times Irish Theatre Award for Best Play.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 80 pages
\n Publication date: 05 August 2021
\n Publisher: Nick Hern Books
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Medicine, a play by Enda Walsh, delves into the dark and often absurdist realm of mental illness. It is a devastatingly funny and profoundly moving exploration of how society has treated those labeled as mentally ill for decades. The play was first produced by Landmark Productions and Galway International Arts Festival as part of the 2021 Edinburgh International Festival. It then went on to have performances in Galway and New York, with Enda Walsh directing the production and a talented cast including Clare Barrett, Aoife Duffin, and Domhnall Gleeson.

In addition to Medicine, Walsh also wrote The Same, a play that was produced by Corcadorca in 2017. This play won the Irish Times Irish Theatre Award for Best Play. Walsh is recognized as one of the most fiercely individual voices in the theatre today, and his plays often challenge societal norms and expectations.

Medicine is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, and it is sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone who sees it. Whether you are interested in theatre, mental health, or social issues, this play is worth experiencing.

\n Weight: 118g\n
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 19 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781839040238\n \n