Victim

(Paperback)

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Performed as a one-woman show, Victim follows the power struggle between prison guard Tracey and criminal Siobhan as they come face-to-face with a notorious inmate. As they both muse on their lives outside the prison walls, we come to learn of their anxieties and their hardships as they confront the realities of prison life. Darkly comic and at times chilling, Victim is a thoughtful reflection on modern life and how easily it can be turned upside down. This edition was published to coincide with Bruised Sky's production at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh, August 2017.

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[A] monologue that scarily and effectively shows how life can be shattered by public vilification, however unearned * Stage *
Whatever the situation, its never fully revealed the focus isnt important in Martin Murphys writing, merely the emotion and the maelstrom that surrounds the detail. The moment itself is fleeting; the effect everlasting...Murphys show effortlessly proves that even the noblest of intentions can throw good people into the harsh realities of society * A Younger Theatre *
I thoroughly recommend this play. ***** * one4review.co.uk *
Engaging, provocative and insightful. 4.5 stars * The Fountain *

Author Bio

Martin Murphy's recent plays include Victim (Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh) RockStar (Lyric Hammersmith) Villain (Underbelly / Kings Head Theatre) and Worlds (VAULT Festival). His previous works include Manor (Soho Theatre) and Barren (Old Vic Theatre, 24 Hour Plays.) Martin also wrote the short film Poisoned and is half of the musical comedy double act Pistol and Jack who have performed at a range of venues including Soho Theatre, Assembly Edinburgh, NuWrite Festival Zagreb & Secret Garden Party.