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True West

By: Sam Shepard
Narrated by: Kit Harington, Johnny Flynn
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Kit Harington (Games of Thrones) and Johnny Flynn (Beast) smolder and burn as sparring brothers in Sam Shepard’s darkly comic 1980 drama. The Cain and Abel conflict is a showdown of sibling rivalry, to be sure, but also bears witness to a legacy of booze-fueled family brawls. As Harington and Flynn duel it out, they bring a cagey, wiry energy to director Matthew Dunster’s West End revival of this Pulitzer Prize finalist. The portrait of the estranged pair is a riveting study in contrasts as Harington’s successful screenwriter and Flynn’s scheming grifter explosively collide in the California desert. The scorched, arid setting is more than just a backdrop; its expanse and emptiness make it a palpable presence in a play about wounded masculinity and broken dreams.

The live theatre production of True West was performed at the Vaudeville Theatre in London, United Kingdom, in 2019. It was produced by Joseph Smith and John Brant for Smith & Brant Theatricals and James Bierman for Empire Street Productions.

Portions of this audio drama contain mature language and themes. Listener discretion is advised.

©2019 Sam Shepard (P)2019 AO Media LLC Drama & Plays United States World Literature

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The two are fairly matched in this psychological cage fight-style take on the work … so as to emphasize the humorous more than the tragic aspect.

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couldnt get into this... I'm sure it was great as a play but to shouty to hear the script as just a audio

to shouty couldnt really hear the performance

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All I can say I was captivated from
Start to finish. Incredible performances from Kit and Johnny highly recommended.

Incredible

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This is a good short story, if you have a brother this will resonant more, mix of humour and drama was executed perfectly by the main characters.

Good

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An interesting insight into sibling relationships. I don’t normally like historical or novel not set in the 20th Century, but the superb acting and excellent American accents took me to the heart of this story in the heart of the Midwest. Primarily a two handset by all accounts with 2 other character who appear briefly. The underlying tension and frustration with the bothers is palpable. A good listen for a rainy aft

Intense bristling with a kinder box for frustration

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Saw the play 7 times, love the audible was fun to listen to and imagine the actors on stage

Love True West

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An unusual choice for Audible as this is a cast recording of an excellent but very visible production of Sam Shepherd's curious play performed recently at the Vaudeville Theatre in London. Great work by the two leads, Kit Harrington and Johnny Flynn. A must for anyone studying contemporary American drama - a bit of a puzzle for anyone who has not seen or read the play

Brothers at War

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Would love to see live but this is the next best thing. Brill thanks 😁

Family feud with grit and wit.

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