Sharman Macdonald

A tense truce holds between the Capulets and the Montagues after the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. Benvolio, Romeo's best friend, is in love with Rosaline, Juliet's cousin; but Rosaline is bent on revenge. After Juliet by Sharman Macdonald was specially commissioned by the Royal National Theatre for the BT National Connections Scheme for young people.

After Juliet

Alan Rickman

"The sea's frozen. Most of the population of a small Scottish seaside town huddle indoors. Some brave the elements." "A mother fights for a daughter's survival. A boy and girl become lovers. Two old ladies set off for a funeral. Two boys bunk off school. The day changes them all." "Sharman Macdonald and Alan Rickman have crafted a screenplay that's both funny and lyrical. The winter guest of the title never announces itself, but remains an enigmatic presence in the lives of all the characters."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

The Winter Guest

'Macdonald's writing exudes warmth, humour and hope.' Independent on Sunday 'A fascinating and pointedly feminine play about love, loss, dreams and memory...it's ultimately impossible to resist the bruising tender charms of this captivatingly memorable play.' Time Out The Girl with Red Hair was commissioned by The Bush Theatre, London, and received its world premiere at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh, in February 2005.

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