When the Rain Stops Falling by Andrew Bovell (English) Paperback Book

Description: When the Rain Stops Falling by Andrew Bovell A heartrending drama about family, betrayal and forgiveness, spanning four generations and two hemispheres. From the writer of the award-winning film Lantana. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A heartrending drama about family, betrayal and forgiveness, spanning four generations and two hemispheres. From the writer of the award-winning film Lantana.When the Rain Stops Falling moves from the claustrophobia of a London flat in 1959 to the windswept coast of southern Australia, and into the heart of the Australian desert in 2039.It interweaves a series of connected stories as seven people confront the mysteries of their past in order to understand their future, revealing how patterns of betrayal, love and abandonment are passed on. Until finally, as the desert is inundated with rain, one young man finds the courage to defy the legacy.Andrew Bovells When the Rain Stops Falling was commissioned and first produced by Brink Productions in Australia. It was premiered at the Scott Theatre, University of Adelaide, in February 2008.The play received its European premiere at the Almeida Theatre, London, in May 2009. Author Biography Andrew Bovell is a critically acclaimed Australian playwright and screenwriter.His theatre credits include Things I Know To Be True (Frantic Assembly and the State Theatre Company of South Australia, 2016); The Secret River (Sydney Theatre Company, 2013 Sydney Festival and 2016 national tour, winner of six Helpmann Awards including Best Play, as well as Best New Work Sydney Theatre Awards); When the Rain Stops Falling (Brink Production/State Theatre Company, 2008 Adelaide Festival, Almeida Theatre, Lincoln Centre NYC, winner of five Lucille Lortell Awards). Earlier works include Speaking in Tongues and Holy Day.Film credits include Strictly Ballroom, A Most Wanted Man, Edge of Darkness, Blessed, Lantana, and Head On.Author photo by Stephen Butler Review Superb... fiendishly ingenious... utterly compelling * Guardian *A work of gripping mystery and emotional depth... something very special * Daily Telegraph *Extraordinary... grabs you by its imagination, its heartrending originality, its tragic vision * Sunday Telegraph * Review Quote superb... fiendishly ingenious... utterly compelling Details ISBN184842034X Author Andrew Bovell Publisher Nick Hern Books Year 2009 ISBN-10 184842034X ISBN-13 9781848420342 Format Paperback Publication Date 2009-05-14 Imprint Nick Hern Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 822 Short Title WHEN THE RAIN STOPS FALLING Language English Media Book Pages 80 Illustrations geneal. table UK Release Date 2009-05-14 AU Release Date 2009-05-14 NZ Release Date 2009-05-14 Series NHB Modern Plays Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:16772542;

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