Wastwater and T5 [Paperback]

You make one decision. It stays with you. It's like the consequences of it get into your bones.

Set on the edges of Heathrow airport,Wastwateris an elliptical triptych - a snapshot of three different couples who make a choice that will define the fallout of their future.

Harry is on the point of leaving England and Frieda knows she will never see him again. Lisa and Mark are on the point of a sexual betrayal that takes them into a place darker than they ever thought possible. Sian has a terrifying deal for Jonathan and she isn't going to take no for an answer.

A reflective piece by a playwright at the height of his powers and career,Wastwatermimics the flexible and innovative form of Stephens's hit playPornographywith three overlapping, but detachable, parts which can be split and played in differing orders. The play contains Stephens's trademark combination of sensitive character depiction and tough confrontation with political choices.Wastwateris a meditative morality tale and a portrayal of modern-day relationships, formed and deformed by fatal decisions, inevitable consequences and fragile connections.

This volume also contains the monologueT5, which portrays a road trip below the heart of London and follows a darkly magical flight out of the edges of the 21st century.

Three different couples' stories are woven together in this taut play by Simon Stephens and all three are making a choice that will make or unmake their future.Simon Stephenshas been the recipient of both the Pearson Award for Best New Play 2001-2 for his playPort,and the Olivier Award for Best New Play 2005 forOn the Shore of the Wide World.His recent plays includeHarper Regan (National Theatre) andPunk Rock(Lyric Hammersmith/Royal Exchange, Manchester).

[Simon Stephens] has emerged in this millennium as an outstanding playwright Financial Times

A brilliant writer olC;