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Anthony and Sarah discuss Nathan Ellis's new play about communication (or the lack thereof) and the terror of living in the modern day. 

Heavily researched by Morna Young, 'Lost At Sea' is dedicated to the fishing communities of Scotland. Anthony and Sarah discuss the polyphonic nature of this text, its use of a Chorus and Shakespearean echoes.

This week, Anthony and Sarah discuss 'After Edward', a piece commissioned for the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe. Written by Tom Stuart, the play discusses queer history through clever characters amidst a candle-lit environment.

Excited at the prospect of Marilyn Monroe meeting Helen of Troy, Anthony and Sarah discuss Anne Carson's 'Norma Jean Baker of Troy' and, though bemused by the piece's form, find much to discuss in its topic and use of central characters. 'Norma Jean Baker of Troy' was performed at NYC's The Shed in…

Anthony and Sarah discuss Joana Nastari's 'Fuck You Pay Me', which was at the Bunker during May. They discuss the play's strong topic but suggest some alternative ways in which its emotional impact might be fully felt. 

Anthony and Sarah discuss 'And The Rest of Me Floats', a communal, 'form-busting' piece of theatre from Outbox Theatre. 

'Dressed' was written by Lydia Higginson following a traumatic incident aged 19 and emerges through collaboration with three friends. Anthony and Sarah discuss the play's form and how it celebrates female community.

Anthony and Sarah discuss Gabriel Gbadamosi's 'Stop and Search', which was at the Arcola Theatre earlier in 2019. They discuss the themes of masculinity and the play's form, considering whether or not the play is somewhat misfocused in its approach to topical content.

Up for this new discussion in this new episode of Doctors' Orders of Sarah Ruhl's 'Dear Elizabeth', which was at the Gate Theatre between January and February 2019.