The Wonderful World of Dissocia

A hugely original play, both magical and moving, The Wonderful World of Dissocia confirmed Anthony Neilson as one of major voices in contemporary British Theatre. This edition features a new introduction and notes by anna six.

‘Anthony Neilson's 2004 play is half a lark, half deadly serious’ TIME OUT
‘A profane, madcap, Alice-in-Wonderland trip morphs into something much more profound in Anthony Neilson’s weirdly compelling 2004 study of mental instability’ EVENING STANDARD
Lisa Jones is on a journey. It's a colourful and exciting off-kilter trip in search of one lost hour that has tipped the balance of her life. The inhabitants of the wonderful world she finds herself in – Dissocia – are a curious blend of the funny, the friendly and the brutal.

This Student Edition of Anthony Neilson’s 2004 play, which premiered at the Edinburgh International Festival, features a commentary and notes by anna six. It introduces students to debates surrounding mental health and situates Neilson within a British theatrical tradition, including through an interview with him.