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Exploring the complexities of parenting across time, the narrative intertwines a Victorian birth with a 1998 baby theft. The story contrasts the sentimental values of a forgotten novel with contemporary issues like diverse sexualities and biological engineering. Through the lens of a stolen child and the historical context of wet nurses, Mark Ravenhill's play delves into the evolving definitions of family and identity, blending humor and social commentary in a unique theatrical experience.
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Handbag, Mark Ravenhill
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- Handbag
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mark Ravenhill
- Publisher
- Samuel French Ltd
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 100
- ISBN13
- 9780573116087
- Category
- Theatre / Drama, Maps and Travel
- Description
- Exploring the complexities of parenting across time, the narrative intertwines a Victorian birth with a 1998 baby theft. The story contrasts the sentimental values of a forgotten novel with contemporary issues like diverse sexualities and biological engineering. Through the lens of a stolen child and the historical context of wet nurses, Mark Ravenhill's play delves into the evolving definitions of family and identity, blending humor and social commentary in a unique theatrical experience.