Sarah Kane

English playwright (1971-1999)
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Summary

Sarah Kane was born on February 3, 1971[1], in Brentwood[2]. She died on February 20, 1999[3], in London[4]. She worked as a playwright[5], writer[6], and author[7].

Key Facts

  • Place of death: King's College Hospital[8]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
  • Educated at: University of Birmingham[10], University of Bristol[11], Shenfield High School[12]
  • Notable work: Blasted[13], Cleansed[14], 4.48 Psychosis[15]
  • Award received: Europe Theatre Prize[16]
  • Sex or gender: female[17]
  • Sexual orientation: non-heterosexuality[18]
  • Cause of death: hanging to death[19]
  • Family name: Kane[20]
  • Given name: Sarah[21]
  • Medical condition: bipolar disorder[22], chronic depressive disorder[23]
  • Manner of death: suicide[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
  • Name in native language: Sarah Kane[26]
  • Start of work period: 1995[27]

Why It Matters

Works attributed to her include Cleansed[28], a literary work[29]; 4.48 Psychosis[30], a literary work[31]; Blasted[32], a literary work[33]; Crave[34], a literary work[35]; and Phaedra's Love[36], a literary work[37].

FAQs

Where was Sarah Kane born?

Sarah Kane's place of birth was Brentwood[2].

Where did Sarah Kane die?

Sarah Kane died in London[4].

What did Sarah Kane do for work?

Sarah Kane worked as a playwright[5], writer[6], and author[7].

Where did Sarah Kane go to school?

Sarah Kane was educated at University of Birmingham[10], University of Bristol[11], and Shenfield High School[12].

What awards did Sarah Kane receive?

Honors received include Europe Theatre Prize[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . The Times. wikidata.org.
  4. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . vice.com. vice.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . The Times. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . The Times. theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . The Times. theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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