Blasted has been labelled as one of the landmark plays of post-war British theatre, achieving its iconic status and, indeed, its notoriety, very quickly. Sarah Kane »s suicide in 1999 consolidated a process of singling-out that had begun four years earlier with the »national outrage » initiated by the media »s scandalised response to the premiere of Blasted. The brutal content of the play resulted in much-quoted hostility from the critics. Academic attention to the play has begun a process of re-evaluation, debating the production and reception of the play and key issues including its status as a classic example of »in-yer-face » drama.
This guide provides a comprehensive critical introduction to Blasted, giving students an overview of the play »s significance, a brief biography of Sarah Kane and a guide to socio-political background; a detailed analysis of the play »s structure, style and characters; an analysis of key production issues and choices; an overview of key productions from the 1995 Royal Court premiere to today; and a chapter exploring possibilities and exercises for practical work on the play. An annotated guide to further reading highlights key secondary material including useful websites.
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