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2006

Dying City

Written by Christopher Shinn

Play Details

Context

Artistic Director 
Dominic Cooke

Dates Performed

Friday 12th May 2006
Jerwood Theatre Upstairs

Play Details

Synopsis

A New York City apartment

Kelly, a young therapist, is still reeling from the loss of her husband, Craig, who died under mysterious circumstances in Iraq. The narrative intensifies when Craig’s identical twin brother, Peter, unexpectedly visits, forcing Kelly to confront unresolved emotions and secrets that both brothers held.

As the evening progresses, the boundaries between past and present blur, revealing the deep psychological scars left by war and the intricate dynamics of familial love and betrayal. Through a series of intense conversations and flashbacks, the play exposes the haunting impact of Craig’s death on both Kelly and Peter, culminating in a poignant exploration of loss, memory, and the struggle for emotional closure.

Director(s)

James Macdonald

Photo credit

All images credited to Stephen Cumminskey

Recording credit

Recording courtesy of V&A Theatre and Performance Archive/Theatre Voice

Cast & Creative

Cast

Sian Brooke

Cast

Andrew Scott

Designer

Peter Mumford

Lighting

Peter Mumford

Christopher Shinn discusses his latest play, Dying City, at the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs – about America, Iraq and New York now – with Aleks Sierz.


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