This is a collection of startling monologues designed to be mixed up and presented in any order the audience decides. From high-class hookers to 7/7 survivors these monologues paint a revelatory picture of Britain as it is today. The monologues are ideal for performance by student and amateur groups; any number and any combination can be performed. They also provide excellent opportunities for actors looking for modern audition pieces. This edition also includes a ninth previously unperformed piece. "Eight" has been seen at the Trafalgar Studios in the West End and in Edinburgh and New York.
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The theatrical voice of her generation. Guardian
One of the most self-assured, startlingly well-written and moving pieces of theatre around. --The Herald
This is a truly impressive and exciting hour of theatre; and Ella Hickson is clearly not only a huge writing talent, but also a mean director, too. --The Scotsman
The writing is crisp and sharply observed, and Hickson's ability to catch the minds, hearts, thought processes and different speech styles of her characters is remarkable in so young a writer...remember the name, for I suspect we will be hearing a lot more from her. --Daily Telegraph
One of the most self-assured, startlingly well-written and moving pieces of theatre around. --The Herald
This is a truly impressive and exciting hour of theatre; and Ella Hickson is clearly not only a huge writing talent, but also a mean director, too. --The Scotsman
The writing is crisp and sharply observed, and Hickson's ability to catch the minds, hearts, thought processes and different speech styles of her characters is remarkable in so young a writer...remember the name, for I suspect we will be hearing a lot more from her. --Daily Telegraph
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ELLA HICKSON is 24. She started writing while studying English Literature and Art History at Edinburgh University. Her first play, Eight, was originally staged by fellow-students at the 2008 Edinburgh Festival, where it won three awards: a Fringe First, an NSDF Edinburgh Emerging Artists Award, and the prestigious Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award. Her latest plays Precious Little Talent and Hot Mess are published in a single volume by Nick Hern Books. She lives in Edinburgh.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was an intern at the Off-Broadway theater where this show went in the beginning of 2009, and I saw the show twice. I loved it. As I understood it, at the Edinburgh Fringe the audience selected 4 or 5 of the 8 monologues to hear each night. In NYC they did all 8 monologues, which made for around 2 hours of theater. Any show that can hold the attention of an audience for two hours of monologues without intermission is truly worthy of praise.
I don't know how the play is to read, since it's unavailable in the US, and after three years I'm finally in the UK and able to buy it. Shows my dedicated to the script!
The character depth is phenomenal, and the humor, even in the most brutal places, is well-placed and intricate. Anyone in this generation should see this play or read it!
I don't know how the play is to read, since it's unavailable in the US, and after three years I'm finally in the UK and able to buy it. Shows my dedicated to the script!
The character depth is phenomenal, and the humor, even in the most brutal places, is well-placed and intricate. Anyone in this generation should see this play or read it!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Ali ben Ali
Format:Paperback
A few of these monologues were touching and subtle, some a little predictable. The fact that I can only remember a few of them having only read it 3 months ago says much. What stuck me most however, was the limited age-ranges of the characters. I had an agenda though when I bought this, intenting to use it with an adult group but I think this is better suited to a senior youth group. So in that sense, this play didnt work for me and is not one I would rush to read again. However if you run a youth group for example, I can see that this would provide some challenging roles with some meaty characterisation to sink younger teeth into.
By Daniel N
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It is a very appealing book, I enjoyed reading it, it has that little humour that makes you smile as you read it. I would love to read another Hickson book
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for young cast
The play is very interesting and some of the monologues have been responded well by the students. Looking forward to directing this piece soon. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. Eloise Howarth
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Compelling Debut Play
I saw the original cast of 'Eight' perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2008 where it debuted and won many an award such as The Scotman's Fringe First and the Carol Tambor... Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2010 by S. Ginty
2.0 out of 5 stars
Eight
One or two good monologues, but mostly badly written with a deliberate 'shock value' that seems immature.
Published on 5 Mar 2010 by Mr. A. Hopwood
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