Beautiful Doom

The first multi-authored volume on the work of contemporary British writer Dennis Kelly, Beautiful Doom examines the full range of his work for stage and screen, from new writing to adaptations of classic playtexts, musical theatre, and original works for television.

'This cutting-edge book brings together original and timely essays on the work of Dennis Kelly, one of Britain’s most fascinating contemporary playwrights and screenwriters. Offering nuanced perspectives on Kelly’s destabilising dramaturgy, searing storytelling and scenarios of acute moral ambiguity, Beautiful Doom explores his impact across stage and screen, from plays like DNA and Taking Care of Baby to Matilda the Musical and television dramas like Utopia and Together . The volume is packed with insights for scholars, students, and theatre practitioners alike – an indispensable resource for understanding the enduring significance of Kelly’s dramatic work across a range of media.'
Clare Wallace, Charles University

Jacqueline Bolton is Honourary Senior Fellow at the University of Lincoln
Nicholas Holden is Head of Academic Affairs and Research at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art