POTIPHAR’S WIFE

$5.40 – $15.00

This script is part of the Nimrod 50 Collection

A single woman stands on stage – she is a modern Potiphar’s wife – seeking strength and independence. But she’s trapped by the expectations of traditional role-playing, and dares to enunciate her own sexuality and desire – eventually settling for revenge. This is a formally brilliant and wickedly perceptive play – a cast of various sized dolls is required for example. The text flows with images of clarity and wit whilst drawing on the Jewish literary tradition of the original story. It remains a work about a woman in her own time – abandoned by her lover with child – and seeking revenge/love/connection.

Originally published by Yackandandah Playscripts, 1987.

First produced at Nimrod, 1979.

ISBN 978-0-646-84625-5

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