Synopsis
The Nest
Franz Xaver Kroetz trans Conor McPherson
Published by Nick Hern Books
1 Male 1 Female
Parents-to-be Kurt and Martha just want the best for their baby
They're not afraid of hard work - the latest buggy doesn't come cheap
But when Kurt's boss offers him a chance to make some easy money with a mysterious side job, his rashness catches up with him
A fable about the moral and environmental cost of our materialistic nesting instincts,
Acclaimed author Conor McPherson has written a powerful new version of the German classic
REVIEWS
"Kroetz is an exceptional dramatist" ~ The Guardian
"Conor McPherson is the finest playwright of his generation" ~ New York Times