Something is about to happen that will change one family forever. Set over the course of nine months, On the Shore of the Wide World is an epic play about love, family, Roy Keane and the size of the galaxy. Simon Stephens plays include BLUEBIRD and HERONS for the Royal Court. Other work includes PORT (Roya l Exchange, Manchester), winner of the Pearson Award For Best Play 2001; ONE MINUTE (an ATC producti on); CHRISTMAS (Bush), and Country Music (Royal Court). Herons was nominated for the 2001 Olivier Aw ard for Most Promising Playwright and he is also winner of the Pearson Most Promising New Playwright Award.