Caryl Churchill

b. 1938

1 series 2 books in order 1 standalone book

Caryl Lesley Churchill (born 1938) is a British playwright known for dramatising the abuses of power, for her use of non-naturalistic techniques, and for her exploration of sexual politics and feminist themes. Her celebrated works include Cloud 9 (1979), Top Girls (1982), Serious Money (1987), Far Away (2000), and A Number (2002). She has been described as one of Britain's greatest innovators for the contemporary stage.

Born: 1938
Known for: Play for Today

Series by Caryl Churchill

Play for Today

2 books in order · 2015

The after-dinner joke

2015 · Caryl Churchill

The play, written by Caryl Churchill, is told through 66 short, episodic scenes. It follows Selby, a young woman who leaves her secretarial job at a…
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Funny Farm

Year unknown · Roy Minton

"Funny Farm" is the 13th episode of the fifth season of the British BBC anthology series Play for Today. It is a television play that first aired on…
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Standalone books

Cloud nine

1979
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Caryl Churchill written?

We list 2 books by Caryl Churchill across 1 series, published between 1979–2015 — each shown in full reading order.

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