The Legend Of Snails

by John Mabey

10-MINUTE PLAY: In the city of Amsterdam, two women discover that love is a language many learn but few understand.

Except for the snails, of course.

10-MINUTE PLAY: In the city of Amsterdam, two women discover that love is a language many learn but few understand.

Except for the snails, of course.

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The Legend Of Snails

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  • Charles Scott Jones: The Legend Of Snails

    The title THE LEGEND OF SNAILS pulled me in. And I love how this play progresses, it’s gradual steady gastropodal movement as Tess and Sophie negotiate their feelings for one another. John Mabey offers the perfect blend of science (eg. “The ways in which snails demonstrate reproductive investment”) and local history from Amsterdam’s City Archive - And the wonderful overlapping of mind and body as Sophie and Tess get to know each other’s worlds. Fine work from an outstanding playwright.

    The title THE LEGEND OF SNAILS pulled me in. And I love how this play progresses, it’s gradual steady gastropodal movement as Tess and Sophie negotiate their feelings for one another. John Mabey offers the perfect blend of science (eg. “The ways in which snails demonstrate reproductive investment”) and local history from Amsterdam’s City Archive - And the wonderful overlapping of mind and body as Sophie and Tess get to know each other’s worlds. Fine work from an outstanding playwright.

  • Christopher Plumridge: The Legend Of Snails

    Oh my, the setting is romantic enough, let alone the sweet story which is played out in it! The budding relationship between these two young women is gentle, subtle and as romantic as the streets and canals they roam during their tours of Amsterdam. Something tells me their future is as bright as the jewels in the citys diamond museum. A lovely play!

    Oh my, the setting is romantic enough, let alone the sweet story which is played out in it! The budding relationship between these two young women is gentle, subtle and as romantic as the streets and canals they roam during their tours of Amsterdam. Something tells me their future is as bright as the jewels in the citys diamond museum. A lovely play!

  • The Depot for New Play Readings: The Legend Of Snails

    Set in Amsterdam—city of canals and crossings—John Mabey’s enchanting “The Legend of Snails” offers a masterclass in activating what is left unsaid. Sophie is a scientist who knows snails but not herself, her desires, or her sexuality. On city tours guided by Tess, Sophie slowly begins to bridge the gap between certainty and vulnerability, knowledge and understanding, data and romance. A beautifully realized expression of the complicated identities we live with, “The Legend of Snails” speaks about intimacy and love with innocence and charm. A truly magical play. Highly recommended.

    Set in Amsterdam—city of canals and crossings—John Mabey’s enchanting “The Legend of Snails” offers a masterclass in activating what is left unsaid. Sophie is a scientist who knows snails but not herself, her desires, or her sexuality. On city tours guided by Tess, Sophie slowly begins to bridge the gap between certainty and vulnerability, knowledge and understanding, data and romance. A beautifully realized expression of the complicated identities we live with, “The Legend of Snails” speaks about intimacy and love with innocence and charm. A truly magical play. Highly recommended.

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Character Information

  • Sophie
    Character Age
    20s and older
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
  • Tess
    Character Age
    20s and older
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any

Development History