Shed: Exploded View

Shed: Exploded View is a play by Phoebe Eclair-Powell that won the 2019 Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting. It is about three couples, thirty years, and various events such as violence, love, and loss. The play was inspired by Cornelia Parker's artwork Cold Dark Matter: An Exploded View and was first performed at the Royal Exchange Theatre in 2024.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 22 February 2024
Publisher: Nick Hern Books

There was a fork in her face.

An actual fork. He dug a fork into her face. A fork stood on end in her cheek. A fork. The smallest tremble. A smashed glass. The ripping apart of space and time. Three couples. Thirty years. Mothers and daughters. Lovers, partners, husbands and wives. Babies, teenagers, birthdays, holidays, honeymoons, fireworks, near-misses, rain. This is a play about all of it. A devastating and delicately woven piece about violence, love, and loss, Phoebe Eclair-Powell's Shed: Exploded View won the 2019 Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting. Partly inspired by Cornelia Parker's stunning artwork Cold Dark Matter: An Exploded View, it was first performed at the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester, in 2024, directed by Atri Banerjee.

The play Shed: Exploded View is a powerful exploration of violence, love, and loss, set against the backdrop of three couples and thirty years of life.

The play Shed: Exploded View is a powerful exploration of violence, love, and loss, set against the backdrop of three couples and thirty years of life. It delves into the intricate relationships between mothers and daughters, lovers, partners, husbands, and wives, as well as the experiences of babies, teenagers, birthdays, holidays, honeymoons, fireworks, near-misses, and rain. Through its intricate and nuanced storytelling, the play offers a profound reflection on the complexities of human relationships and the devastating impact of violence and loss.

The play is partly inspired by Cornelia Parker's stunning artwork Cold Dark Matter: An Exploded View, which adds an additional layer of visual and artistic richness to the production.

The play is partly inspired by Cornelia Parker's stunning artwork Cold Dark Matter: An Exploded View, which adds an additional layer of visual and artistic richness to the production. Parker's artwork, which features intricate and detailed representations of everyday objects, provides a visual metaphor for the themes explored in the play. The use of exploded views in the artwork adds a sense of tension and chaos to the stage, reflecting the emotional turmoil experienced by the characters.

The play was first performed at the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester, in 2024, directed by Atri Banerjee.

The play was first performed at the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester, in 2024, directed by Atri Banerjee. Banerjee's direction brings a sense of urgency and intensity to the production, capturing the raw emotions and psychological turmoil of the characters. His staging is visually stunning, with the use of lighting and sound effects to create a sense of chaos and disorientation. The performances by the cast are exceptional, with each actor delivering a nuanced and powerful portrayal of their characters.

Shed: Exploded View is a play that will leave a lasting impression on audiences, with its powerful storytelling, stunning artwork, and exceptional performances.

Shed: Exploded View is a play that will leave a lasting impression on audiences, with its powerful storytelling, stunning artwork, and exceptional performances. It is a testament to the power of theatre to explore complex themes and evoke deep emotions in its audience. Whether you are a fan of theatre or simply seeking a thought-provoking and powerful piece of art, Shed: Exploded View is a must-see.

Weight: 162g
Dimension: 197 x 127 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839042744