Ragdoll - Paperback

by Katherine Moar (Author)

"A clever commentary on the social climate of the United States with privilege, power, and fame at its heart...an incredibly well-crafted play." -Theatre Weekly

1978. Holly, a young heiress, sits in a California prison awaiting trial for her role in a string of armed robberies that have captivated the nation. Her only hope? Her hotshot lawyer, Robert-who might make his name, if he can save hers.

2017. Robert, now one of the most famous attorneys in America, faces a different kind of trial: the court of public opinion. In a last-ditch bid for redemption, he turns to the one former client who could help him plead his case. But will she?

Inspired by the real-life trial of Patty Hearst, Katherine Moar's play Ragdoll is a psychedelic swirl of celebrity, violence and scandal.

Author Biography

Katherine Moar is a writer from Bath. Her plays include Ragdoll (Jermyn Street Theatre, London, 2025) and Farm Hall (Jermyn Street Theatre, 2023; West End, 2024). She is also studying for a PhD at King's College London and the Imperial War Museum.