Three Poems: Northleigh, 1940; In Stereo; all of it

Three short plays by Alistair McDowall, Northleigh, In Stereo, and All of It, explore the extraordinary internal worlds of three women whose ordinary lives mask their true selves.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 05 June 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

"I suppose I never questioned why I was only one piece before
A woman trapped at home during an air raid.
A mother who starts to see double.
A whole life in one breath.

Three short plays by Alistair McDowall introduce us to three women whose ordinary lives mask extraordinary internal worlds.

This trilogy includes the plays Northleigh, 1940, In Stereo, and All of It, written for and performed by Kate OFlynn.

This edition was published to coincide with the run at the Royal Court and the Avignon Festival in June 2023."

A woman finds herself confined to her home during an air raid, a situation that triggers a series of profound introspection. As the days pass, she begins to experience a peculiar phenomenon - she starts to see double. At first, she dismisses it as a mere illusion, but as the sightings become more frequent and intense, she can't help but wonder if there's a deeper meaning to her condition.

Meanwhile, a mother is caught in the midst of a tumultuous family situation. Her children are growing up fast, and she struggles to keep up with their demands and expectations. But beneath the surface, she is grappling with a secret that has been weighing heavily on her heart for years. She feels torn between her responsibilities as a mother and her desire to pursue her own dreams and passions.

In a completely different setting, a woman embarks on a journey of self-discovery. She has always felt like she is living someone else's life, and she can't shake the feeling that she is missing out on something important. She decides to take a break from her routine and travel to a remote location, where she hopes to find some clarity and answers.

These three short plays by Alistair McDowall explore the complexities of human emotions and the inner struggles that we all face. Through the characters' journeys, the playwright sheds light on the universal themes of love, loss, and identity. The plays are filled with vivid imagery and powerful performances, making them a captivating and thought-provoking experience for audiences.

ISBN-13: 9781350427051