How to Hold Your Breath
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Because we live in Europe. Because nothing really bad happens. The worst is a bit of an inconvenience. Perhaps not such a good mini break. But really in the grand scheme of life, not so bad. Starting with a seemingly innocent one night stand, this dark, witty and magical play by Zinnie Harris dives into our recent European history. An epic look at the true cost of principles and how we live now, How to Hold Your Breath premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in February 2015.
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This sharp, unsettling play plunges readers into a contemporary Europe where a casual encounter spirals into a surreal and devastating journey. Zinnie Harris masterfully dismantles the comfortable illusion of Western safety, using dark wit and magical realism to explore how quickly civilization's veneer can crack. What begins as a personal misstep for the protagonist rapidly escalates into an epic struggle for survival, forcing a stark examination of our recent history.
Harris’s work stands out for its fearless confrontation of the true cost of holding onto one's principles in a collapsing world. The play’s power lies in its unnerving plausibility, making it a profoundly resonant read for anyone grappling with modern anxieties about societal stability and personal morality. This is a thought-provoking and visceral theatrical experience that lingers long after the final page.
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