Spoonface Steinberg (Modern Plays)
Spoonface Steinberg by Lee Hall is a poignant play published by Methuen Drama on February 3, 2000. This edition, comprising 48 pages, presents a monologue from an exceptional seven-year-old girl named Spoonface, who is navigating her experiences with autism and terminal illness. Originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1997, the play garnered significant attention and acclaim, leading to its adaptation for the stage.
In this moving and humorous piece, readers will encounter Spoonface’s reflections on faith, love, and the meaning of life. The narrative captures her unique perspective as she grapples with profound questions about existence while facing her own mortality. This edition not only showcases Hall’s dramatic prowess but also highlights themes that resonate deeply with audiences, making it a significant work within the realm of contemporary drama.
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An award-winning play which took the nation by storm when first heard on BBC Radio 4, now in a new stage version
Lee Hall’s extraordinary, award-winning play about faith, love and the meaning of life was first broadcast on Radio Four in 1997 to unprecedented acclaim. A monologue by an exceptional autistic seven-year-old girl called Spoonface Steinberg, who is dying of cancer, touched the hearts of all who heard it. It is a moving, funny and exhilarating piece of drama. The radio version was immediately repeated due to popular demand and a cassette of the play was rushed into shops and has sold over 80,000 copies. This play edition was performed in Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre in December 1999 and then in London’s West End in January 2000 at the Ambassador’s Theatre. The production starred Kathryn Hunter.”And what was the meaning of all these things? And the meaning was as if you found the spark – and it was finding the sparks inside you and setting them free” (Spoonface Steinberg)
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