Rada: A Drama of War in One Act

By Alfred Noyes

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a war-torn village, a mother's desperate courage and a revolver stand between her daughter and the brutal reality of invading soldiers.

Genres

History - Warfare Performing Arts/Film Fiction

Released

2004-04-01

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Summary

"Rada: A Drama of War in One Act" by Alfred Noyes is a gripping play set in a Balkan village during a war torn Christmas Eve, around the year 1913. Rada, the doctor's wife, embodies strength as hostile soldiers occupy her home, bringing chaos and peril. The story highlights Rada's fierce love for her daughter, Subka, as she bravely confronts soldiers, named Arram and Michael, and rising tension. Rada's maternal instinct blazes when she defends her daughter from drunk soldiers, who demand access to the room where Subka is hidden, with a revolver. The play emphasizes the tragic consequences of war on families, leaving a lasting statement about the need for peace.