{"product_id":"the-outrun-9781839043833","title":"The Outrun","description":"A young woman finds herself washed up back home on the Scottish archipelago of Orkney, trying to rebuild her life after a decade of addiction. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe life she has left behind in London, with all its intoxicating temptations, has pushed her to the point of destruction. Now there is wildness of a different form - an alluring wilderness that she must learn to navigate.. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSpeaking to the impact of isolation and loneliness and - ultimately - the resilience of people, Amy Liptrot's bestselling memoir \u003ci\u003eThe Outrun\u003c\/i\u003e has been adapted for the stage by Stef Smith. Directed by Vicky Featherstone, and co-produced by The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh and Edinburgh International Festival, it premiered at the 2024 Festival.. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAmy Liptrot's \u003ci\u003eThe Outrun\u003c\/i\u003e was a \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller, BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week, won the Wainwright Prize and the PEN Ackerley Prize, and was shortlisted for the Wellcome and Ondaatje Prizes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmy Liptrot\u003c\/b\u003e is a Scottish journalist and author. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStef Smith is a playwright whose work includes: \u003ci\u003eThe Outrun\u003c\/i\u003e, adapted from Amy Liptrot's memoir (Edinburgh International Festival, 2024); \u003ci\u003eEnough \u003c\/i\u003e(Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, 2019); \u003ci\u003eNora: A Doll's House\u003c\/i\u003e (Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, 2019; revived at Young Vic, London, 2020); \u003ci\u003eGirl in the Machine\u003c\/i\u003e (Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, 2017); \u003ci\u003eHuman Animals\u003c\/i\u003e (Royal Court Theatre, London, 2016); \u003ci\u003eSwallow \u003c\/i\u003e(Traverse Theatre, 2015); \u003ci\u003eRemote \u003c\/i\u003e(NT Connections 2015); \u003ci\u003eAnd The Beat Goes On\u003c\/i\u003e (Random Accomplice\/Horsecross); \u003ci\u003eCured \u003c\/i\u003e(The Arches, Glasgow); \u003ci\u003eWoman of the Year\u003c\/i\u003e (Òran Mór); \u003ci\u003eGrey Matter\u003c\/i\u003e (Lemon Tree, Aberdeen); \u003ci\u003eFalling\/Flying\u003c\/i\u003e (Tron, Glasgow); \u003ci\u003eRoadkill \u003c\/i\u003e(Edinburgh Festival Fringe, 2010 \u0026amp; 2011). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAwards include: Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre, Critics Award for Theatre in Scotland for Best New Production, Amnesty International Expression of Freedom Award, Herald Angel Award, Total Theatre Award for Innovation, The Scotsman Fringe First Award (Roadkill); Scottish Arts Club Theatre Award for Drama, The Scotsman Fringe First Award (Swallow). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe has been awarded the New Playwright Award by Playwrights Studio, Scotland. Stef was a member of the Royal Court National Writers Group in 2013. She is an Associate Artist at the Traverse Theatre.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Nick Hern Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51661251019026,"sku":"9781839043833","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c55f7240-1576-4e6b-aec9-152f5b59634f.jpg?v=1760438916","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-outrun-9781839043833","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}