I found a description of 'a handbag' on "http://www.samuelfrench-london.co.uk/p/11345/handbag-a"
which briefly describes the main plot of the play as well as why it was commissioned it reads as follows;
"Acclaimed novelist, screenwriter and playwright Anthony Horowitz was commissioned to write a play as part of the National Theatre's New Connections programme for young people and the result is a short play which is both funny and poignant for a cast of six.
A group of young people are rehearsing The Importance of Being Earnest but, as they attempt to perform a play which is alien to them, it becomes apparent that their surroundings are not normal. Gradually, as tensions mount, squabbles ensue and each young person's story starts to emerge, the location is found to be an institution - reinforced by the final grim, chilling echoes of doors slamming and being locked.
Rose, also Lady Bracknell. George, also Jack Worthing. Allan, also Algernon Moncrieff. Specs, also Algernon, Gwendolen, Jack, Cecily. Irene also Gwendolen. Kinsey also Lane."
Tes.com;
I found this picture as well which also gives a brief description of the play but from a different angle.
It takes a new light to who the characters are supposed to be based on and some suggestions on how they should be played.
I found this picture as well which also gives a brief description of the play but from a different angle.
It takes a new light to who the characters are supposed to be based on and some suggestions on how they should be played.
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