Description
Three Plays by Peter Shaffer brings together three of the acclaimed British playwright’s works: Equus, Shrivings and Five Finger Exercise. Spanning psychological drama, ideological conflict and family tensions, the collection showcases Shaffer’s interest in the pressures that shape human behaviour and the beliefs people cling to.
In Equus, psychiatrist Martin Dysart investigates why seventeen-year-old Alan Strang blinded six horses, uncovering questions of passion, religion and conformity. Shrivings pits an ageing pacifist leader against a fierce young radical in a clash over ideology and human nature, while Five Finger Exercise, Shaffer’s first major stage success, explores the hidden tensions within a prosperous English family after they take on a young German tutor. A good choice for readers and theatre lovers interested in psychological drama, challenging ideas, family conflict and classic modern plays.
