Switzerland
Switzerland by Joanna Murray-Smith, published by Nick Hern Books in 2018, is a 63-page play that delves into the life of the renowned thriller author Patricia Highsmith. Set in the Swiss Alps in 1995, the narrative unfolds as Highsmith, who is aging and ailing, seeks refuge in her study surrounded by her books and antique weaponry. Her solitude is disrupted by a polished young man sent by her New York publisher, who aims to persuade her to write one final installment of her best-selling series featuring the master manipulator, Tom Ripley.
In this psychological thriller, readers will encounter a tense exchange as the charming stranger reveals a more sinister agenda. The play is characterized by razor-sharp dialogue and explores themes of manipulation and isolation. Switzerland was first performed at the Sydney Opera House in 2014 and had its UK premiere at the Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath, in 2018, before moving to the Ambassadors Theatre in London’s West End. This edition presents a unique glimpse into the complex dynamics between the characters, set against the backdrop of the serene yet foreboding Swiss landscape.
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1995, the Swiss Alps. Patricia Highsmith, the queen of the thriller, now ageing and ailing, hides away in her study, surrounded by her collection of books and antique weaponry, finding solace in her seclusion, her cats and her cigarettes.
A polished young man turns up, sent by her New York publisher to persuade her to write one final instalment of her best-selling series featuring the master manipulator, Tom Ripley.
But as day breaks over the mountains, it becomes clear that the charming stranger is set on a far more sinister mission.
Joanna Murray-Smith’s play Switzerland is a gripping psychological thriller, filled with razor-sharp dialogue. It was first performed at the Sydney Opera House in 2014. The play received its UK premiere at the Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath, in 2018, before transferring to the Ambassadors Theatre in London’s West End.
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