King Arthur's night ; and, Peter Panties : a collaboration across perceptions of cognitive difference /

Among the first by a writer with Down syndrome, these two plays demonstrate an ability to riff and shift perspective, with disarming, hilarious and occasionally heart-stopping results. Based on the iconic stories of King Arthur and Peter Pan, they are modern-day mash-ups that meld the fictional, the...

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Main Authors: McNeil, Niall (Author), Youssef, Marcus (Author)
Other Authors: Etmanski, Al, 1947- (writer of foreword.)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Vancouver : Talonbooks, [2018]
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Summary:Among the first by a writer with Down syndrome, these two plays demonstrate an ability to riff and shift perspective, with disarming, hilarious and occasionally heart-stopping results. Based on the iconic stories of King Arthur and Peter Pan, they are modern-day mash-ups that meld the fictional, the meta-fictional and the real in ways that are counter-intuitive and absurd. And they're musical! Both feature songs by beloved Vancouver musician Veda Hille, with lyrics by the playwrights.
Physical Description:xxiv, 132 pages ; 23 cm.
ISBN:9781772012033
1772012033