Tiger Country

by Nina Raine

A hospital play that follows a tangle of doctors and nurses in a busy London hospital, from the award-winning playwright of the international hit Tribes. Professionalism and prejudice, turbulent staff romances, ambition and failure collide in this swirling, action-packed drama about an over-burdened health service and the tenacious individuals who keep it running.

Genres: Plays, Drama, 21st Century, Theatre

120 pages, Paperback

First published December 4, 2014

Reviews

[Doug · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although characters and dialogue are both proficient, this seems like just an extended episode of any run-of-the-mill TV medical show, complete with rivalries and romantic entanglements amongst the staff, and their questionings about one's suitability for the profession itself. As such, not only does it have no real unique purpose, but the amount of equipment necessary for staging it make a production prohibitive for any but the flushest companies.

[aLirEza nEjaTi · Rating 3 out of 5]

House md

[Ella · Rating 4 out of 5]

An eerie play, a lot of silence and darkness contrasted with a cacophony of noise and action in a very busy hospital. It feels like nothing changes but everything has happened at the same time

[Jessy]

Holby City on stage.
A very interesting, dramatic insight into the NHS. Each character had their own personality and story arc which was fascinating to read; their flaws adding to the drama of the piece. If this is ever re-produced either in the west end or touring, I'd buy tickets immediately.

[Grace Turner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyable, realistic, self-aware drama with a diverse cast of characters. Reminds me of Arnold Wesker's "The Kitchen".

[addie · Rating 3 out of 5]

i don't know why i woke up yesterday morning and decided to read every nina raine play on my bookshelf in 24 hours but here we are