Yen
Yen by Anna Ruth Jordan is a revised edition published by Nick Hern Books in 2016, featuring 116 pages in English. This play delves into the complexities of childhood experienced without boundaries and the impact of growing up in isolation. The narrative centers on Hench, a sixteen-year-old, and Bobbie, his thirteen-year-old sister, as they navigate life alone in Feltham with their dog, Taliban, amidst fleeting visits from their mother, Maggie.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of youth and the challenges of familial relationships as the siblings engage with their surroundings through gaming and other distractions. The arrival of Jenny introduces new dynamics to their isolated existence. Yen addresses themes of drama and the nuances of European childhood experiences, making it a significant work in contemporary theatre. This edition coincides with the Royal Court Theatre production, providing insight into the play’s evolution and its staging.
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Anna Jordan’s Bruntwood Prize-winning play, Yen explores a childhood lived without boundaries and the consequences of being forced to grow up on your own.
Hench is sixteen, Bobbie is thirteen. They’re home alone in Feltham with their dog Taliban; playing PlayStation, streaming porn, watching the world go by.
Sometimes their mum Maggie visits, usually with empty pockets and empty promises. Then Jenny shows up.
Anna Jordan’s play Yen won the 2013 Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting and was first performed at the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester, before transferring to the Royal Court Theatre, London, in 2016.
This edition of Yen was published alongside the Royal Court Theatre production in January 2016.
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