WebDavid Harrower’s Blackbird, staged by Decadent Theatre Company, was a rollercoaster ride. The play depicted the meeting between Una, a woman in her 20s, and Ray, a man in his mid-50s. Years earlier, when Una was 12 they had a sexual relationship for which Ray was subsequently jailed and which still scars and haunts them both. WebBlackbird is a remarkable play. The first hour or so tends to move very slowly but the play builds to a provocative final few scenes. But the most amazing impact of David Harrower's play is its afterlife in the discussion and controversy it excites among those who have seen it. It's a wonderfully engaging intellectual conflagration with a very ...

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http://decadenttheatrecompany.ie/productions/blackbird/ WebHarrower’s “Blackbird” is a play in one act with a lot of potential, but not enough pay off. While I admire the unconventional story—a young woman confronting her abuser … WebMar 4, 2016 · Blackbird, which unfolds onstage in 80 minutes of real time, peels away at the true nature of Ray and Una’s backstory. Scottish playwright David Harrower was inspired to write the play by ... j b roofing supply torrance