The Brightening Air by Conor McPherson Paperback Book
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The Brightening Air by Conor McPherson Paperback Book. Mucking along in their decaying farmhouse, they're doing just is, until the arrival of an ex-clergyman uncle with an unscrupulous plan, a sister-in-law seeking a miracle, and a prodigal brother hell-bent on trouble…An entrancing tale of fate, family and unseen forces in 1980s Ireland, Conor McPherson's play The Brightening Air was the winner of the Edgerton Foundation New Play Award. The Brightening Air by Conor McPherson Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description An entrancing stage play about fate, family and unseen forces in 1980s Ireland. First performed at The Old Vic, London, in 2025. Publisher Description 'You'll remember how much of living is really just forgetting.' The family home is more than a building. It's a destination of pilgrimage, an inherited investment, a repository of memory or magic. But, for brother and sister Stephen and Billie, home is all they've got. Mucking along in their decaying farmhouse, they're doing just is, until the arrival of an ex-clergyman uncle with an unscrupulous plan, a sister-in-law seeking a miracle, and a prodigal brother hell-bent on trouble…An entrancing tale of fate, family and unseen forces in 1980s Ireland, Conor McPherson's play The Brightening Air was the winner of the Edgerton Foundation New Play Award. It was first performed at The Old Vic, London, in 2025, directed by the playwright.'The finest play of the year... a rich and subtle play that will surely endure for decades'— The iPaper'Sharp and tender... nothing rings false in McPherson's delicious dialogue'— The Times'A good Chekhovian mix of melancholy and humour'— Guardian'Terrific... a haunting and very funny ensemble piece... richly steeped in Irish folkloric tradition... its haunting imagery will stay with you for a long time'— Telegraph'Utterly wondrous... beautifully atmospheric, dancing a clever line between comedy and melancholy, realism and magic... McPherson's writing is pin-sharp, a rare combination of the riotous and the elegiac'— WhatsOnStage'Audacious... hilarious and achingly moving... I bloody loved it'— Evening Standard'Enthralling... a richly observed study of a family of quirky misfits imploding under the weight of their unattainable desires... McPherson's typically sparkling dialogue, dripping with vibrant Irish idiom and loaded with humour and profundity'— The StageEdgerton Foundation New Play Award Details ISBN 1839044195 ISBN-13 9781839044199 Title The Brightening Air Author Conor McPherson Format Paperback Year 2025 Pages 104 Publisher Nick Hern Books GEItemID:170999971; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
