Emile Zolarsquo;s own stage adaptation of his taut; psychological thriller. An intense story of adultery; murder and revenge; streaked with social satire.
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Review
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A wonderful new playwright writes a quiet tragedyBy Pat McKnightI purchased this script in response to the performance of this play by the Rogue Theatre company in Tucson. It was a marvelous and thought provoking production. Butterworth knows how to reveal intriguing details about his characters through their behavior (often unexpected) and their statements; so that we are led down the path of fascination with his unfolding story. And he leaves interpretation up to the audience I read the play and then saw it three times. As with Shakespeare; the play is written to be performed rather than read. He has a wonderful ear for language -- appropriate to each character and with strong internal rhythms running through the whole play -- effective not obvious. I hope to see more of his work. He consistently receives richly deserved awards for his plays and his films. He has been influenced by Harold Pinter -- and has his own distinctive voice. If you are anywhere near a venue where a play -- or film -- by Jez Butterworth is playing; go see it.