Where the Mangrove Grows
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:6th Nov '12
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
Where the Mangrove Grows is a brave and startling debut from Joe Hammond that confronts questions of family, neglect, escapism and love through a magical, though often harrowing, tale of a warped and lonely childhood.
"Families? Been it - seen it - done it. Got the badge. And Shaun, I'll tell you this for nothing, it's one big con job."
Twelve year-old Shaun just can't work it out. Why hasn't his Mum come to visit? Why has his care-worker taken his picturebook? And who is the man at the window calling him away? With a bed for a boat, and a skirting board oar, Shaun sets off for the mangrove swamps in this darkly enchanting tale of a lost boy's transformation.
A brave and startling vision of neglect from Royal Court Studio writer, Joe Hammond, offering a uniquely imaginative take on invisible young lives.
Where the Mangrove Grows premiered at Theatre 503 on 6 November 2012 in a co-production between Theatre 503 and Number Nine Theatre.
Where the Mangrove Grows is a small play with big implications. It could scarcely be more timely. -- Heather Neill * The Arts Desk *
A powerful, thoughtful and accomplished debut play - one which will make difficult viewing for anyone affected by the issues. -- Matthew Tucker * The Huffington Post *
Joe Hammond's debut play – inspired by his own experience of working in a children's psychiatric hospital 15 years ago – couldn't be more topical ... There is plenty of writing talent in evidence -- Lyn Gardner * Guardian *
ISBN: 9781408185650
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 78g
72 pages