Old Bridge

Old Bridge was first produced by Papatango theatre company at the bush theatre from 21 October-20 November 2021.

About the author

Igor Memic is originally from Mostar. He grew up in London after leaving Yugoslavia in 1992 and studied at the University of Liverpool and the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. His debut play, Old Bridge, was premiered at the Bush Theatre, London, in October 2021 and went on to win the Outstanding Achievement in Affiliate Theatre Award at the 2022 Olivier Awards.

Memic won the Most Promising Playwright award at the 2022 Offies (Off West End Awards), and was also named Most Promising Playwright (jointly with Zadie Smith) at the 2022 Critics' Circle Awards.

Summary

An epic love story exploring the impact of a war that Europe forgot, and the love and loss of those who lived through it. Winner of the 2020 Papatango New Writing Prize.

Product details

• Authors: Igor Memic
• Publisher: Hern, Nick Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9781848429758
• ISBN: 978-1-84842-975-8
• No. of pages: 112
• Series: NHB Modern Plays
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; DRAMA / General, Plays, Playscripts, Plays, playscripts, drama