An epic love story told across four centuries by Sunderland-born Tanya Sealt, a woman who cannot age until she has cried. Collector of Tears is a play about about history, oppression and loss. Taking both male and female lovers, Tanya is an outcast. She carries with her an amazing collection of glass tear bottles which she tenderly unpacks before telling their stories. On the day of Margaret Thatcher's resignation on 22 November 1990, Tanya finally stands her ground and fights those who have hunted her and her lovers, male and female, down through time; finally learning how to cry.
Best North East new play of 2014 by the British Theatre Guide.
- ISBN10 1906582912
- ISBN13 9781906582913
- Publish Date 4 October 2014
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Aurora Metro Publications
- Imprint Aurora Metro Books
- Format Paperback
- Pages 112
- Language English