This powerful one-woman play is a moving reminder of some of the harrowing events that shaped the century and remains sadly relevant today with racial tensions and allegations of antisemitism continuing to dominate the news. Blending the personal with the political, this sharply drawn portrait of a feisty Jewish woman traces Rose's story from the devastation of Nazi-ruled Europe to conquering the American dream. Rose reflects on what it means to be a survivor. Her remarkable life began in a tiny Ukrainian village, took her to Warsaw's ghettos and a ship called The Exodus, and finally to the boardwalks of Atlantic City, the Arizona canyons, and salsa-flavoured nights in Miami beach. This revised edition was published to coincide with the new production at London's Park Theatre starring Maureen Lipman as Rose.
Martin Sherman Book order






- 2022
- 2015
When She Danced
- 52 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Set in Paris in 1923, the story revolves around Isadora Duncan's struggle to maintain her financial stability while pursuing her dream of opening a dance school in Italy. As she navigates her tumultuous relationship with her Russian-speaking poet husband and interacts with various admirers, the narrative explores her legacy and the impact of her artistry. The play features a cast of five women and three men, offering a multifaceted view of Duncan's life and the brilliance of her performances.
- 2015
Cracks - A Play
- 52 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Set against the backdrop of 1973 California, the story unfolds as Rick, a talented musician and dancer, is murdered. The investigation into his death reveals a web of intrigue involving his drug-using co-performer Gideon, his older actress lover Maggie, and his transsexual bodyguard Roberta, among other eccentric characters. As Rick's friends delve deeper into the mystery, they find themselves ensnared in a series of subsequent murders, highlighting the danger that lurks within their circle.
- 2010
Onassis portrays the last years of the life of the wealthy shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, who after a notorious affair with Maria Callas, married Jacqueline Kennedy, widow of US President John F. Kennedy, in 1968.
- 1998
Despots, Democrats and the Determinants of International Conflict
- 244 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The book presents a compelling argument for democracies to adopt a strong foreign policy stance against dictatorships, integrating insights from Kant and Churchill's anti-appeasement stance. It introduces a decision-theoretic model that analyzes interactions between despotic and democratic regimes, supported by extensive historical examples. The author emphasizes the model's implications for understanding democratic deterrence and the security dilemma, challenging conventional views and highlighting the necessity for assertive diplomatic strategies in today's geopolitical landscape.
- 1988
Out Front
- 564 pages
- 20 hours of reading
Gathers eleven plays, that deal with the social, psychological, and emotional aspects of homosexual life
- 1979
Bent
- 80 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Set in Dachau concentration camp in Nazi Germany. Max, a homosexual, is forced into complicity in his lover's murder. In order to survive he is also forced to deny his sexuality and to prove he's not "bent" by having sex with the corpse of a 13-year-od girl