Snatches: Eight Monologues from 100 Years of Women's Lives (NHB Modern Plays)

A collection of monologues that document, remember and bear witness to a century of struggle for progress and equality for women in the United Kingdom.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 12 July 2018
Publisher: Nick Hern Books

Snatches: Moments from 100 Years of Women's Lives is a powerful documentary that chronicles, remembers, and bears witness to a century of struggle for progress and equality for women in the United Kingdom.

Moving, funny, tragic, and empowering, these eight monologues address the constant efforts of women to carve out their rights in both domestic and public spheres, from the criminalization of marital rape to the first Reclaim the Night march. They proclaim a history of perseverance and resilience shown by women's rights activists in this country.

Curated by Royal Court Artistic Director, Vicky Featherstone, the monologues for Snatches were commissioned to mark the centenary of women's suffrage in the United Kingdom. They were broadcast on BBC Four in 2018, directed by Vanessa Caswill, Vicky Featherstone, and Rachna Suri, and starring Jodie Comer, Siobhan Finneran, Romola Garai, Shirley Henderson, Liv Hill, Corinne Skinner-Carter, Kiran Sonia Sawar, and Antonia Thomas.

The film explores the experiences of different women throughout the century, from the early 20th-century suffragettes who fought for the right to vote to the modern-day activists who continue to fight for gender equality. It also highlights the challenges that women have faced, such as discrimination, violence, and poverty, and the ways in which they have resisted and overcome these obstacles.

One of the most powerful aspects of the film is the way in which the monologues are performed. Each actress brings her own unique perspective to the characters she portrays, and the performances are raw and emotional. The monologues range from humorous and witty to heartbreaking and poignant, and they all showcase the strength and resilience of women.

Another notable aspect of the film is its use of archival footage and photographs. These images provide a visual context for the women's stories and help to bring the past to life. They also serve to remind us of the progress that has been made, and the work that still needs to be done to achieve true gender equality.

Overall, Snatches: Moments from 100 Years of Women's Lives is a must-see for anyone who wants to learn more about the history of women's rights in the United Kingdom. It is a powerful and moving documentary that will leave you inspired and empowered.

Weight: 132g
Dimension: 163 x 156 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781848427884