4 Play

4 Play

Trainspotting, Ecstasy, Filth and Marabou Stork Nightmares

Summary

From Irvine Welsh’s bestselling books come four brilliant plays: Trainspotting, Filth and Marabou Stork Nightmares (all adapted by Harry Gibson) and Ecstasy (adapted by Keith Wyatt). Gathered together for the first time in one volume these adaptations of Irvine Welsh’s bestselling novels and novellas form a remarkable body of playwriting.Gritty dialogue, scenes of outstanding originality and dazzling comic energy characterise and distinguish these wonderful works.

Reviews

  • Praise for Trainspotting: The best book ever written by man or woman... Deserves to sell more copies than the bible
    Rebel Inc

About the author

Irvine Welsh

Irvine Welsh was born and raised in Edinburgh. His first novel, Trainspotting, has sold over one million copies in the UK and was adapted into an era-defining film. He has written thirteen further novels, including the number one bestseller Dead Men’s Trousers, four books of shorter fiction and numerous plays and screenplays. Crime and The Long Knives have been adapted into a television series starring Dougray Scott as Ray Lennox. Irvine Welsh currently lives between London, Edinburgh and Miami.
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