Face to the Wall and Fewer Emergencies

by Martin Crimp

These two plays explore the devastation of war and corruption and were premiered at the Royal Court Theatre.

Genres: Plays

96 pages, Paperback

First published March 18, 2002

About the author

Martin Andrew Crimp (born 14 February 1956 in Dartford, Kent) is a British playwright.

Crimp is sometimes described as a practitioner of the "in-yer-face" school of contemporary British drama, although he rejects the label. He is notable for the astringency of his dialogue, a tone of emotional detachment, a bleak view of human relationships – none of his characters experience love or joy – and latterly, a concern for theatrical form and language rather than an interest in narrative.

Reviews

[Noah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Saw this 15 minute piece performed at the Royal Court in London. Amazing. Reading it just doesn't give it justice....

[Annie Donette]

I acted in both of these simultaneously. I wore the same costume for each: a school uniform,, pigtails and bright red pants. Sounds sick? It was. In-yer-face theatre.