'No-one looks at strangers. No-one pays attention. 'Cos attention is a weapon, now. Short and sharp. People keep it locked up in rifle cases for special occasions.' A pair of high-school lovers reunite in the twilight of middle age. They make dreams, and plans, and re-enactments. They try to remember, and they try to forget. Who can face a wasted life? Eric Gardiner's Prayer Machine, a world premiere developed through Red Stitch's INK new writing program, marries hypnotic black comedy with a tender exploration of ageing and missed connection.
In a place where the twin addictions of nostalgia and technology collide, how can you love someone who isn't really there?
By:
Gardiner Imprint: Currency Press Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 210mm,
Width: 137mm,
ISBN:9781760626594 ISBN 10: 1760626597 Pages: 62 Publication Date:12 November 2021 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active