Lady - Acting Edition

by Craig Wright

72 pages, Paperback

First published June 30, 2009

About the author

Playwright and television producer.


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Reviews

[Jake Van Hoorn · Rating 4 out of 5]

The dead dog might be too much for most audiences but I thought this was an interesting look at how political arguments used to occur in person instead of online. Ending felt a bit abrupt but otherwise good character piece.

[Brad · Rating 2 out of 5]

1.5 stars. The political talk is way too on the nose, but the characters are okay.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have to admit, I struggled a little with Lady. Generally, I adore Craig Wright's work, and how from play to play, each one of his worlds has a fresh theatricality and unique set of rules. In Lady, the rules seem to be bound to stage realism, which is something I'm not as fond of, especially when half a dog is lying onstage a good chunk of the play; I'm just not sure how that looks or how it reflects on the more intense, serious political debate going on between the three old friends showcased in the work. Clearly it was enough to steer me away from what Wright was trying to say, so all in all, perhaps this is better onstage than on the page.