Overview

1799 — On the eve of a new century, the house buzzes with scientific experimen's, furtive romance and farcical amateur dramatics. 1999 — In a world of scientific chaos, cloning and genetic engineering, the cellar of the'same house reveals a dark secret buried for 200 years. Shelagh Stephe'son's daring and thoughtful play, inspired by the painting of Joseph Wright of Derby, was joint recipient of the 1997 Margaret Ramsay Award.

Keywords

• Parenting/Family