
International Theatre Database
Category
Play
Country
United Kingdom
Run Dates
Jun 3 - Jul 8, 2017
Run Time
120 minutes
2017.06.03 ~ 2017.07.08
The Royal Court Theatre
World Premiere
Alice grapples with the immense weight of her mental turmoil, a struggle that ripples through generations. The play opens with Alice in a stark hospital corridor, her wrists bandaged, a haunting testament to her latest suicide attempt. Her terse, fragmented dialogues with John reveal a life marred by despair. This raw exchange sets the stage for a harrowing exploration of mental illness, as her daughter Anna and granddaughter Bonnie navigate inherited trauma. Anna, equally troubled, mirrors her mother’s pain, while Bonnie, striving for normalcy, battles her own chaos. Their interconnected stories unfold in a non-linear narrative, capturing moments of intense emotional struggle and brief, poignant connections.