First performed in Rome in 1921, this play has been described as a satirical tragicomedy. A theatre company are interrupted by six characters, claiming that the author who created them did not finish their story. The company manager agrees to create their story and the play follows the performance of their tale. Exploring themes such as death, conflict, family and love this play has been described as ‘turning a mirror on to theatre itself’.

Publisher: Nick Hern Books
Published: 28 Mar 2003
Format: Paperback 128 pages
ISBN-10: 1854590898 ISBN-13: 978-1854590893 Learn More

Publisher: Faber and Faber
Published: 7 Aug 2000
Format: Paperback 200 pages
ISBN-10: 0571205879 ISBN-13: 978-0571205875 Learn More

Publisher: Methuen Drama
Published: 9 May 1985
Format: Paperback 320 pages
ISBN-10: 0413566706 ISBN-13: 978-0413566706 Learn More

Publisher: Nick Hern Books
Published: 4 Sep 2008
Format: Paperback 320 pages
ISBN-10: 1854595407 ISBN-13: 978-1854595409 Learn More

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Published: 8 Feb 1990
Format: Paperback 309 pages
ISBN-10: 0413622703 ISBN-13: 978-0413622709 Learn More

Publisher: Nick Hern Books
Published: 10 Jul 1997
Format: Paperback 352 pages
ISBN-10: 1854593420 ISBN-13: 978-1854593429 Learn More

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Published: 10 Jul 1997
Format: Paperback 352 pages
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Published: 26 May 2005
Format: Paperback 304 pages
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