That Face (häftad, eng)

Mia is at boarding school. She has access to drugs. They are Martha’s. Henry is preparing for art college. He has access to alcohol. From Martha. Martha controls their lives. Martha is their mother.

That Face premiered at the Royal Court Theatre, London, 2007, winning the TMA Award for Best New PlayPolly Stenham won the Charles Wintour Award and the Critics’ Circle Award for Most Promising Playwright.

‘One of the most astonishing debuts I have seen in more than thirty years.’ Daily Telegraph

‘Polly Stenham is a modern successor to Tennessee Williams or Edward Albee . . an intensely moving, skillfully crafted piece.’ Daily Express

‘Stenham’s god-given gift is an ability to communicate pain and longing.’ Guardian