Trevor Griffiths is an English dramatist whose works frequently delve into political and social themes with sharp, dialectical precision. His writing is marked by a profound engagement with historical events and an ability to craft complex characters navigating the intersection of ideology and personal conviction. Through plays and screenplays, he explores the dynamics of power and the nature of revolutionary movements. His contributions are recognized for their intellectual depth and stylistic prowess.
These plays are set at turning points in history. The first play is set at the height of the Great Terror in 1794, on the eve of the execution of Danton while the second follows the lives of seven young people from their primary school days in the 1970s to the turn of the 21st century.