The Maladies (NHB Modern Play)

The play explores the themes of identity,power,and the consequences of our choices,and is set in 1508, 1962, 2011, and 2023.
The play "The Maladies" by Carmen Nasr is a powerful and provocative exploration of identity, power, and the consequences of our choices, set in 1508, 1962, 2011, and 2023. It was devised with the Almeida Young Company and first performed at The Yard Theatre in April 2022.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 21 April 2022
Publisher: Nick Hern Books

I'm sick and tired of living in a world that doesn't belong to me.

In 1508, in France, a woman started dancing compulsively, and soon hundreds of people joined her. In 1962, in Tanzania, a schoolgirl's laughing fit spread from village to village. In 2011, in the USA, cheerleaders were overcome by uncontrollable twitching. In 2023, in London, a group of women suddenly lost the ability to speak, and no one could figure out why.

The team at an all-female podcast decided to investigate and ended up on a journey of discovery, uncovering more than they bargained for. The Maladies by Carmen Nasr is a powerful, provocative play that offers rich material for schools, colleges, and youth theatres, particularly those looking for leading roles for young women. It was devised with the Almeida Young Company, directed by Yasmin Hafesji, and first performed at The Yard Theatre, London, in April 2022.

Weight: 85g
Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781848429949