Collector, The
- Short Play, Drama, New Millennium/21st Century
- 2M, 1F
- ISBN: 9781848426344
2003. Mazrat Prison, Iraq. Previously one of Saddam's most notorious torture houses, where more than 10,000 people died, it is now under Allied command.
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Description
- Short Play
- Drama
- Time Period: New Millennium/21st Century
- Target Audience: Adult
- Set Requirements: Bare Stage/Simple Set
- Cautions: Mild Adult Themes
- Performance Group:
- Blackbox / Second Stage /Fringe Groups, Professional Theatre
- Accolades:
- Winner! Edinburgh Fringe First Award (2014)
2003. Mazrat Prison, Iraq. Previously one of Saddam's most notorious torture houses, where more than 10,000 people died, it is now under Allied command.
Nassir works here, translating for the American interrogators. He's local, pro-Western, determined to bring liberal values to his country and is about to get married to Zoya, his sweetheart. But when he is recognised by Faisal, new prisoner and psychotic supporter of the old regime, his life becomes a living hell.
Born out of Henry Naylor's own experiences of a visit to Bagram Airbase in 2003, The Collector is a compelling tale of murder, evil and betrayal set in occupied Iraq, part of the Arabian Nightmares trilogy. One of the most highly-acclaimed shows at the 2014 Edinburgh Festival, it won a Scotsman Fringe First Award, which was followed by a sold-out run at the Arcola Theatre.
Nassir works here, translating for the American interrogators. He's local, pro-Western, determined to bring liberal values to his country and is about to get married to Zoya, his sweetheart. But when he is recognised by Faisal, new prisoner and psychotic supporter of the old regime, his life becomes a living hell.
Born out of Henry Naylor's own experiences of a visit to Bagram Airbase in 2003, The Collector is a compelling tale of murder, evil and betrayal set in occupied Iraq, part of the Arabian Nightmares trilogy. One of the most highly-acclaimed shows at the 2014 Edinburgh Festival, it won a Scotsman Fringe First Award, which was followed by a sold-out run at the Arcola Theatre.
The Collector is available in the volume Arabian Nightmares.
REVIEWS:
REVIEWS:
"Tells the tragedy of a part of recent history we would rather leave behind but have to hear – an Arabian nightmare that is gripping to the last moment."
A Younger Theatre
"Outstanding new writing… first class."
Scotsman
Premiere Production:
Edinburgh Fringe and Arcola Theatre, London, 2014.
Characters
- Casting: 2M, 1F
- Casting Attributes: Good role(s) for female performers
