The Enemy

In a once-great Scottish town, a massive redevelopment project promises to bring money, jobs and new prospects to its forgotten population. However, when Dr Kirsten Stockmann discovers a dangerous secret, she knows she must bring the truth to light - no matter the cost.

A provocative and timely drama about corruption, politics and the media, The Enemy is a uniquely Scottish take on Henrik Ibsen's timeless work An Enemy of the People, written by award-winning playwright Kieran Hurley.

This edition was published to coincide with its National Theatre of Scotland production in October 2021.

About the author

Kieran Hurley is an award-winning writer, performer, and theatre-maker based in Glasgow. He is author of Bubble, Mouthpiece, The Enemy, and Adults.

Summary

In a once-great Scottish town, a massive redevelopment project promises to bring money, jobs and new prospects to its forgotten population. However, when Dr Kirsten Stockmann discovers a dangerous secret, she knows she must bring the truth to light – no matter the cost.

A provocative and timely drama about corruption, politics and the media, The Enemy is a uniquely Scottish take on Henrik Ibsen’s timeless work An Enemy of the People, written by award-winning playwright Kieran Hurley.

This edition was published to coincide with its National Theatre of Scotland production in October 2021.

Additional text

[a] provocative adaptation

Product details

• Authors: Kieran Hurley, Hurley Kieran
• Publisher: Methuen Drama
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.10.2021
• EAN: 9781350257139
• ISBN: 978-1-350-25713-9
• No. of pages: 80
• Dimensions: 198 mm x 128 mm x 8 mm
• Series: Modern Plays
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; DRAMA / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / Playwriting, Literary studies: plays & playwrights, Plays, Playscripts, Literary studies: plays and playwrights