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So begins waking exploits dynamic revival of caryl churchills 1987 satire of the financial sector, staged in a narrow. Serious money is a satirical play written by caryl churchill first staged in london in 1987. Caryl churchill biography childhood, life achievements. Caryl churchills play about a moment of hope after the english civil war gets a very dark revival at new york theater workshop. Caryl churchill, british playwright whose work frequently dealt with feminist issues, the abuses of power, and sexual politics. Love and information by caryl churchill background pack contents 1. Caryl churchills serious money is back with a big bang. In the week of caryl churchill s 75th birthday, this is another chance to hear radio 3s new production of her dramatic satire of the financial excesses and corporate venality that followed the 1986 big bang, serious money which premiered at the royal court theatre in 1987.