Hi John, for me both types of theatre, that which confronts difficult real-life issues and that which simply provides enjoyable entertainment, are utterly essential.
For information on Sarah your best bet for now is to buy Aleks Sierz's book 'In-Yer-Face Theatre', which has a comprehensive chapter on her first 4 plays, and Heidi Stephenson's 'Rage and Reason', which has an in-depth interview with her on Blasted and Phaedra.
Don't miss Graham Saunders' book on her plays, 'Love Me Or Kill Me', coming out in March.
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