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Don Juan Comes Back from the War

Odon Von Horvath author Duncan Macmillan editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:28th Feb '12

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Ödön von Horváth’s startling tale of displacement and isolation in the aftermath war, boldly adapted by Duncan Macmillan.

Don Juan’s back from the War and he’s got some catching up to do. Berlin is crumbling, but after years of abstinence, the Don is ready for more of the debauchery that once made his name. Amidst political and economic upheaval, Don Juan finds himself increasingly at odds with the man he used to be. Is this notorious lothario about to experience a sudden change of heart?

Ödön von Horváth’s startling tale of displacement and isolation in the aftermath of the Great War is presented in a bold new adaptation by award-winning playwright Duncan Macmillan.

***** Five Stars * WhatsOnTheFringe *
**** Four Stars * The Public Reviews *
Odon von Horvath's startling tale of displacement and isolation in the aftermath of the Great War is presented in a bold new adaptation by award-winning playwright Duncan Macmillan. * Fringe Report *
In Duncan MacMillan's new version the writing is gritty, grimy, and powerful, while director Andrea Ferran's production has some mesmerising moments and beautifully acted memorable scenes that liberate a raw sensuality. * Jo Sutherland, The Stage *
Duncan Macmillan's adaptation of Odon von Horvath's classic is callously bleak. * One Stop Arts *
The von Horvath is long overdue a revival and Duncan Macmillan's version does it proud. * Whats On The Fringe *

ISBN: 9781849432542

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122 pages