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That's why you're all stuck, all angry, a prince in the wrong story. A prince with a black eye.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFleeing a world he has rejected, Robin finds solace in his music and the sanctuary of his remote family home. But as his kingdom begins to crumble around him, how far will he go to save it and at what cost?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePolly Stenham's \u003ci\u003eNo Quarter\u003c\/i\u003e premiered at the Royal Court Theatre, London, in January 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56291350610293,"sku":"9780571301799","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780571301799_83f000d4-048b-4c1e-b5d8-49a5ec36bb0b.jpg?v=1786014623"},{"product_id":"9780571349593","title":"Julie","description":"\u003cp\u003eWild and newly single, Julie throws a late night party. In the kitchen, Jean and Kristina clean up as the celebration heaves above them. Crossing the threshold, Julie initiates a power game with Jean. It descends into a savage fight for survival.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePolly Stenham reimagines August Strindberg’s Miss Julie in contemporary London.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJulie\u003c\/i\u003e premiered at the National Theatre, London, in May 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56292722966901,"sku":"9780571349593","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780571349593_3279f7a1-114e-4d0b-8dfd-26681e6fa5e7.jpg?v=1786014527"},{"product_id":"9780571357222","title":"Polly Stenham: Plays 1","description":"\u003cp\u003ePolly Stenham’s explosive \u003ci\u003eThat Face\u003c\/i\u003e, written at the age of nineteen, was staged at the Royal Court before transferring to London’s West End. \u003ci\u003eTusk Tusk\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNo Quarter\u003c\/i\u003e followed, also for the Royal Court. Her fourth play, \u003ci\u003eHotel\u003c\/i\u003e, opened at the National Theatre. All four are contained in \u003ci\u003ePlays 1\u003c\/i\u003e, together with an introduction from the author.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThat Face\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘One of the most astonishing debuts I have seen in more than 30 years.. In every respect this is a remarkable and unforgettable piece of theatre.’ \u003ci\u003eDaily Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTusk Tusk\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘A cracking confirmation of Stenham’s talent... [A] gripping, witty, sad play.’ \u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo Quarter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘Stenham is that rare thing, a truly exciting writer... 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