Laura Wade is one of Britain's most acclaimed contemporary playwrights and screenwriters, celebrated for her sharp wit, keen social observation and memorable characters. After studying drama at the University of Bristol and developing her craft through the Royal Court Young Writers' Programme, she emerged as a major new voice in British theatre with plays such as Colder Than Here and Breathing Corpses, which earned her critical acclaim and industry awards
Her best-known works inclue Posh, the razor-sharp satire that inspired the fim The Riot Club, and the Olivier Award-winning comedy Home, I'm Darling. Equally at home writing original plays and inventive adaptations, Wade has brought fresh perspectives to classics such as Tipping the Velvet and The Watsons. Her work is renowned for combining humour, intelligence and insight into contemporary British life, making her one of the most influential playwrights of her generation.
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Step inside the perfect 1950s dream home, where cocktails are chilled, dinner is on the table and everything looks picture-perfect. But in Home, I'm Darling, appearances can be deceiving. Laura Wade's award-winning comedy is a sharp, witty and thought-provoking look at love, marriage and the fantasy of turning back the clock, packed with laugh-out-loud moments and surprising emotional depth.
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