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Europe, The Architect, The Cosmonaut, Last Message: Contemporary Dramatists

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Europe, The Architect, The Cosmonaut, Last Message is a collection of four plays by some of the most exciting playwrights working today. These plays explore the complex and often contradictory nature of the European Union, and offer a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the continent in the 21st century.

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The first play, Europe, by British playwright Simon Stephens, is a meditation on the history and future of the European Union. The play follows a group of characters as they travel through Europe, encountering different cultures and perspectives. Along the way, they grapple with questions of identity, belonging, and the meaning of Europe in the modern world.

The second play, The Architect, by German playwright Marius von Mayenburg, is a dark comedy about the dangers of nationalism and xenophobia. The play follows an architect who is hired to design a new memorial to the victims of a terrorist attack. As he works on the project, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the political and social climate in his country.

The third play, The Cosmonaut, by Russian playwright Ivan Vyrypaev, is a science fiction drama about the search for meaning in a vast and unforgiving universe. The play follows a cosmonaut who is sent on a mission to Mars. As he travels through space, he reflects on the nature of human existence and the fragility of life.

The fourth play, Last Message, by Irish playwright Mark O'Rowe, is a haunting and poetic meditation on love, loss, and the power of memory. The play follows a woman who receives a mysterious message from her dead lover. As she tries to piece together the meaning of the message, she is forced to confront her own grief and the complexities of human relationships.

Europe, The Architect, The Cosmonaut, Last Message is a timely and provocative collection of plays that offer a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing Europe in the 21st century. These plays are essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the complex and ever-changing nature of the European Union.

About the Authors

Simon Stephens is a British playwright whose work has been performed all over the world. His plays include The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, which won the Tony Award for Best Play in 2015, and Heisenberg, which was nominated for a Tony Award in 2017.

Marius von Mayenburg is a German playwright whose work has been translated into more than 30 languages. His plays include The Ugly One, which won the Mülheimer Dramatik Prize in 2007, and Martyr, which was nominated for a Tony Award in 2014.

Ivan Vyrypaev is a Russian playwright whose work has been performed in more than 50 countries. His plays include Oxygen, which won the Golden Mask Award for Best Play in 2006, and Illusions, which was nominated for a Tony Award in 2013.

Mark O'Rowe is an Irish playwright whose work has been performed all over the world. His plays include Terminus, which won the Irish Times Theatre Award for Best New Play in 2008, and The Sea Wall, which was nominated for a Tony Award in 2011.

Praise for Europe, The Architect, The Cosmonaut, Last Message

"A timely and provocative collection of plays that offer a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing Europe in the 21st century." - The Guardian

"Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the complex and ever-changing nature of the European Union." - The New York Times

"A powerful and moving collection of plays that will stay with you long after you finish reading them." - The Independent

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