The Porter and the Three Ladies
By Rachel Joyce
2012
First Published
3.60
Average Rating
300
Number of Pages
A wild, dark modern fairytale, set in Damascus. The second in a series of contemporary plays inspired by stories from the Arabian Nights. It is time for Shahrazad to tell another tale to save her life. In this story within a story, we find out that if Joe doesn't find the exclusive to satisfy his ruthless editor, he will lose his job. He finds three beautiful women in Damascus but what is the truth behind their secret life? Directed by Tracey Neale.
Avg Rating
3.60
Number of Ratings
42
5 STARS
38%
4 STARS
14%
3 STARS
26%
2 STARS
12%
1 STARS
10%
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Author
Rachel Joyce
Author · 11 books
Rachel Joyce has written over 20 original afternoon plays for BBC Radio 4, and major adaptations for both the Classic Series, Woman's Hour and also a TV drama adaptation for BBC 2. In 2007 she won the Tinniswood Award for best radio play. She moved to writing after a twenty-year career in theatre and television, performing leading roles for the RSC, the Royal National Theatre, The Royal Court, and Cheek by Jowl, winning a Time Out Best Actress award and the Sony Silver.
