2006-08-23 04:03:27 · 11 answers · asked by kiki 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Disco Pigs by Enda Walsh
2006-08-26 00:11:34 · answer #1 · answered by Belinda B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you're after that 'Trainspotting' cool. If I am right, you might want to check out 'Headstate' by Irvine Welsh. "Originally conceived as a 'pre-club night' rather than a long-running play, this theatre piece, developed in concert with the Boilerhouse Theatre Company, is both a snapshot of and a hard-edged investigation into uncomfortable contemporary truths. Mickey sells love; Tina has given it away; John denies it; and Martin Sykes, the butcher, will always use it for a scam. Headstate is a shocking and humorous look at modern Britain: where we are now and how we got here." (www.fantasticfiction.co.uk)
The Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh is also a good recommendation, as they support and publish lots of plays by young writers. I can guarantee they can help you find the sort of play you're looking for - and then some.
(www.traverse.co.uk)
2006-08-23 04:10:57 · answer #2 · answered by McAtterie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't seen any plays recently, but I'd definitely recommend a fairly new musical called Avenue Q. It's very satirical on all the aspects of modern day society and a great comedy. It's performed by a mixture of human actors and Sesame Street/Muppet style puppets.
Go see it!
2006-08-23 16:17:26 · answer #3 · answered by Pretty Tough Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rent is definitely sweet ***, and sorta fits. I didn't know Trainspotting was turned into a play. It's one of my absolute favorite movies! So I would definitely check that one out! It fits all three descriptions you're looking for. Well, at least the movie does.
2006-08-23 09:25:28 · answer #4 · answered by aen935 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Acid House by Irvine Welsh.
And I'm racking my brain for this playwright, Sarah Someone, who's SERIOUSLY warped. One play is something about a dead baby and an eyeball eating gay rapist.
2006-08-23 04:10:16 · answer #5 · answered by Emmersonne M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trainspotting. I saw it performed in Phoenix and it was very uncomfortable to watch. Also Clockwork Orange.
2006-08-23 04:05:07 · answer #6 · answered by dougeebear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's Sarah Kane, her plays are really weird. "Blasted", "Phaedras Love", "Crave", "Skin".She committed suicide a few years ago when she was, I think, 28.
Another one is "Shopping and *******" by Mark Ravenhill.
2006-08-23 05:24:00 · answer #7 · answered by ulrisco 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jeez, I must be old. What is "clubby"?
2006-08-23 06:21:38 · answer #8 · answered by shkspr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RENT is a musical that might fit
2006-08-23 04:14:53 · answer #9 · answered by cate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RENT.Great play.
2006-08-24 10:03:37 · answer #10 · answered by broadway princess 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋