The Newspaper of Claremont Street
by Elizabeth Jolley
The Newspaper of Claremont Street is the story of an old cleaning woman, known as Weekly, or ‘The Newspaper.’ Unknown to the residents of Claremont Street for whom she works, Weekly dreams of escape – escape from the parasitic demands of both her past and her present. She dreams of owning a small farm beyond the city.
Adapted for the stage by Alan Becher and David Britton
- Year of Publication: 1981
- Genre: Literature
- Audience: Adult