This Flesh is Mine
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Produced in collaboration with Ashtar Theatre from Palestine, Brian Woolland's taut and poetic new play for Border Crossings brings together Homer's Troy and the Middle East of today.
Brian Woolland Books
This author deeply engages with theatre and film, reflected in extensive publications and practical work. Their expertise in drama education, particularly for primary schooling, is well-established, evidenced by a long-standing publication. They are also active as a director and playwright, with plays produced and toured internationally. Current projects include a historical novel and a new play, signaling an ongoing evolution of their literary focus.
Focusing on the theatrical traditions of the early 17th century, the book examines Ben Jonson's contributions to theatre and his lasting influence on its evolution up to modern times. It delves into the context of Jonson's work and its significance in shaping theatrical practices and narratives. Through this exploration, readers gain insight into the interplay between Jonson's artistry and the broader development of the theatrical landscape.
Kevin McGuire took a gamble - and lost. Now he's in prison but as part of his education programme he's looking into his family history. What he discovers is that his ancestor, Slen McGuire was a navvy who very nearly took a gamble that would have meant Kevin never came into being at all.
Matthew Edgworth is a man on the margins, a trickster on the inside and the outside of society. But this hardened rogue is shaken by his encounters with the occult and challenged by his dealings with four powerful women, each of whom in very different ways forces him into a journey of radical self- discovery.