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The Authenticator

Winsome PinnockSeries: NHB Modern Plays
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Year
2026
Language
English
Publisher
Nick Hern Books

About

'We believe it is important to confront the reality of history. We are trying to bring hidden histories into the light. No more secrets.'
Soon after inheriting her family's stately home, eccentric artist Fenella Harford discovers a stash of hidden diaries, and she enlists a young academic, Marva, to confirm their identity.
Joined by Marva's brilliant but overlooked mentor, Abi, the three women come together to seek the truth, soon realising that the secrets at the heart of Harford Hall are darker than they could have imagined.
Winsome Pinnock's play The Authenticator is a gripping psychological thriller and a searing exploration of the haunting history of colonialism. It opened at the National Theatre, London, in 2026, directed by Miranda Cromwell.

Related Subjects

  • English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
  • European
  • Drama
  • Adult Nonfiction

Extended Details

  • SeriesNHB Modern Plays

    Reviews

    "'A thriller that takes on toxic legacies with a lightness of touch... ebullient and entertaining... the humour and zesty dialogue is cleverly barbed'"
    Guardian
    "'A pacy and surprisingly witty three-hander exploring the legacy of enslavement... Pinnock's sharp writing ensures that it is not a straightforward exploration where one side is good and the other is evil... important and thought-provoking'"
    WhatsOnStage
    "'Punchy... confronts current hot-button issues around the Transatlantic slave trade head on, and with humour... fascinating'"
    London Standard

    Artists

    Winsome PinnockAuthor