We will fix it.We will mend it...In the light of a pregnancy; a faithless couple pick apart their relationship; stitch by painful stitch. Can it be mended? Anthony Neilsons dark and intimate new play is a love story set at the extremes of brutality; banality and tenderness.Stitching opened at the Traverse Theatre; Edinburgh; on 2 August 2002 and transferred to the Bush Theatre; London; on 12 September 2002."Explodes with power; discipline; integrity and sheer cruel psychological accuracy ... Neilsons writing has a terrible beauty" Sunday Times"Startlingly rich and challenging; Neilson depicts with aching precision a relationship in which love is undermined by distrust" Time Out "Shattering; shocking...a serious; persuasive account of the blind alleys love can lead us down" Daily Telegraph"A characteristically brave and brutal offering" Independent"A deeply mesmerising; if shocking; experience as a couple smashes through taboo after taboo in a harrowing sexual tug of war" Evening Standard
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. This book is not only ridiculously great; it is an ImportantBy J. LeMayThis book is not only ridiculously great; it is an Important; Essential Book for a number of reasons too lengthy to get into in the space of an review. Incomparable and peerless (although she is a champion of all of her peers; as well as a longtime mentor for scores of writers); Hopper not only gets to the heart of the matter in this collection (whatever that matter may be) right off the bat; she expertly asks the hard questions of the music shes writing about; the fans who love that music; and herself as a life-long music fan and critic. Hopper masters what few critics can do (and what even fewer can do well): digging deep into the anatomy of the magnetic bond (or lack thereof) between music and listener; critically investigating music cultures; and critically investigating her own relationship with it all simultaneously. She takes no prisoners; her voice is singular and essential. Buy this book for yourself; and for anyone you know who loves music. You will laugh; you will cry. Promise.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A Refreshing Perspective on my Beloved Rock MusicBy Caitlin LeasureThere are many things to love about this collection of essays. The writing is honest and often times witty. As a long-time lover of classic and alt-rock; I can identify so much with Ms. Hoppers conflicted stance on the whole subject. As a genre that has largely been male-dominated and is rife with misogyny; it is only natural for our female population to ask the questions; "Where do we fit?" and "Where is our voice?" Thankfully here is a book that at least furthers the dialogue.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Crazy good!! a must-read for musicians !!By BrianneReally love this book and recommend it to any all musicians and music lovers. Hoppers voice is hilarious; artful and efficient. If youre someone who loves music but feels a disconnect/ insincerity behind much of todays top 40 records; Hoppers tough love critiques make sense of the corporate music mess were navigating through; while celebrating the real artistic victories happening in real time. Cant wait to read more from her!
