The Small Things
The Small Things by Enda Walsh, published by Nick Hern Books in 2005, is a dramatic exploration that unfolds in a stark setting featuring two chairs, a table, and a high window. The narrative centers on an old woman and an old man who, prompted by their alarm clocks, recount a harrowing story set in a village where people’s tongues are cut out, rendering them ‘the Silent’. This edition, comprising 40 pages, presents a thought-provoking tale that delves into themes of silence and violence.
Readers will find a narrative that reveals the chilling fate of a ten-year-old boy and the unsettling rituals faced by children awaiting their own mutilation. The Small Things captures the essence of a fable that resonates with elements reminiscent of Beckett’s work, reflecting on the human condition through its stark imagery and unsettling scenarios. This play invites contemplation on the nature of storytelling and the necessity of sharing one’s voice, making it a significant addition to the realm of contemporary drama.
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Two chairs, a table, a high window. An old woman, an old man. Prompted by their alarm clocks they tell their story. They tell of a village in which people’s tongues are cut out, making them ‘the Silent’. They tell of a ten-year-old boy lying in the woods, battered to death, his tongue cut out. They tell of children lined up outside the local pool – blue with cold in their swimming costumes – waiting to have their tongues cut out, then to be immersed in the pool. It’s clearly a story they need to tell… The Small Things, the new play by the author of Disco Pigs and Bedbound, is a startling Beckettian fable – or perhaps post-Beckettian. Enda Walsh is already known for the stunning impact of his plays on stage. The Small Things will be no exception.
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