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In Event of Moone Disaster (NHB Modern Plays)

Andrew Thompson

Publisher: Nick Hern Books

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Summary

1969 – Man takes his first steps on the Moon, while Sylvia meets an astronaut at a party
2055 – Sylvia's granddaughter is set to become the first person to walk on Mars
Witness the adventures of three extraordinary women spanning 80 years, against the backdrop of humanity's journey to the stars.
Winner of the 2016 Theatre503 Playwriting Award, In Event of Moone Disaster premiered at Theatre503, London, in 2017.

Available since: 11/05/2017.

Print length: 104 pages.

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