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Joanna Murray-Smith is an internationally acclaimed playwright who explores the false safety of the middle classes. Relationships are unpicked in Honour and Ninety, and deeply hidden secrets are revealed in Nightfall and Love Child. Her sense of humour explodes in Bombshells and The Female of the Species.
This two-DVD set contains:
- A thirty-four minute filmed interview
- Eleven 'lesson starter' short films
- Teacher's notes
- Easy-to-use menus
Joanna Murray-Smith discusses the development of her ideas and themes, characters, dramaturgy, social and historical context, her inspirational sources and tips for young writers.
The main film includes highlights from the lesson starter films.
MAIN FILM
A Matter of Language: The Plays of Joanna Murray-Smith
THEMES
- Ideas to Script
- Script to Stage
- Writer's Tips
- Adaptations
PLAYS/FILMS
- Bombshells
- The Female of the Species
- Flame
- Ninety
- Honour
- Love Child
- Nightfall
- Rapture
Classification exempt - Ronin recommends: G
Running Time: 125 mins
