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Paperback. Condizione: Good. The astonishing women involved in the Actresses Franchise League set up their own theatre companies and engaged with the battle for the vote by writing and performing campaigning plays all over the country. They launched themselves onto the political stage with their satirical plays, sketches and monologues whilst at the same time challenging the staid conventions of the Edwardian Theatre of the day. The legacy of their inspiring work to change both theatre and society has survived in the political theatre, agitprop and verbatim theatre we know today. Introduced and set in an historical context by Dr Susan Croft together with a chronology of suffrage drama. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. *The moving tale of a child coming to terms with the realities of emigration in a troubled society.*Award-winning Cuban-born writer Enrique Perez Diaz creates a contemporary novel for teenage readers steeped in the burning issues of today's world.*Shortlisted for the Marsh Award for Children's Literature in Translation. Arturo, a 12 year old boy lives on the island of Cuba. One day, his best friend Alain goes away with his family on a small boat, in search of a better life in America. The moving tale of a child coming to terms with the realities of a troubled society. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Sole, Francisco; Sol, Francisco (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. These powerful, contemporary monologues share the courage, conflicts and joys of characters facing difficult decisions. Developed through consultation with young people, they offer a range of authentic, memorable voices to stimulate discussion and participatory drama work. These powerful, contemporary monologues share the courage, conflicts and joys of characters facing difficult decisions. Developed through consultation with young people, they offer a range of authentic, memorable voices to stimulate discussion and participatory drama work. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Do you believe in paradise? Do you believe in family? Do you believe in god? Do you believe in war?Commissioned and toured by the Theatre Centre, Leo Butler exposes war and its aftermath among a group of confused young people in this George Devine Award-winning piece of theatre. In a country torn by War, two kids escape from a POW camp. Chased by the enemy, they steal a car and head for Paradise. Captured by a lone Soldier, the two kids are forced to fight for their survival. Forced to choose where and what Paradise really is. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Celebrating Rock's 60th Birthday, from the formation of the Rolling Stones and the heyday of the British Invasion to the spawning of the Reading Festival, this book explores the music history of the London clubs that were the engine rooms for British rock n roll. The Rolling Stones, the Who, Rod Stewart, Pink Floyd, The Faces, David Bowie and The Yardbirds are amongst the many acts who performed on the London club circuit at venues such as The Ealing Club, The Crawdaddy Club, The Bull's Head, The Half Moon, The Ricky Tick, The Marquee, The 100 Club, and the infamous Eel Pie Island Hotel. We revisit the days when Eric Clapton was God and Rock ruled the world. Play it Loud! Why is 2022 'Rock's Diamond Year'? On March 17th 1962, Alexis Korner and Cyril Davies started the EALING BLUES CLUB. The first UK gig devoted to 'electric blues music'. Musicologists agree that this event was the catalyst that would define British Rock music. The Ealing Blues Club sparked a musical revolution that grew further at Twickenham's Eel Pie Island and Richmond's Crawdaddy Club, 3 venues that were vital in the careers of: The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds / Eric Clapton, The Who, Cream and many more. Elsewhere in 1962 there were rumblings of a cultural shift with The Beatles, Dusty Springfield, The Animals, Marshall Amplification and many others setting the tone for what became the UK's most significant cultural export. Rock & Pop Music. 60 years on from 1962 and 'ROCK'S DIAMOND YEAR' will celebrate the UK's unique contribution to what has become a global music form. The initiative is led by The Ealing Club Community Interest Company' set up to champion West London music heritage while inspiring new music opportunity for the future. www.rocksdiamondyear.com WRITERS Introduction by Ralph Brookfield The Ealing Club by Alistair Young The Eel Pie Island Club/Eel Pie Club, Twickenham by Gina Way The Crawdaddy Club, Richmond by David Sinclair The Ricky Tick Club, Windsor by Pete Clack The Half Moon Club, Putney by Nina Jackson The Marquee Club, Soho by Charlotte Banks The 100 Club by Richard Luck. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Explores the incredible story of Annie Besant's relationship with India and the boy who went on to become one of India's greatest teachers and thinkers - Krishnamurti.1916: India is simmering with discontent against the Raj. Enter English proto-feminist Annie Besant, notorious at home for the match-girls' strike, political, charismatic. In India she finds a new family and a new cause.Gandhi hails her as the leader of the Congress Party after she courts imprisonment for promoting Indian Home Rule. She admires him - but can rulers ever befriend the ruled?Can Annie's great love affair with India last? . or is she mistaken in her beliefs, politics and adoptions? In 1916: India is simmering with discontent against the Raj. Enter English proto-feminist Annie Besant, notorious at home for the match-girls' strike, political, charismatic. In India she finds a new family and a new cause. This book explores the story of Annie Besant's relationship with India. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Nominated as an outstanding play of 2004. Helen Hayes Award finalist in USA.The King is dead and the Green Kingdom is in turmoil. Only Merlin knows that the future lies in the hands of young Arthur.Taken away from the only home he's known, Arthur slumbers in Merlin's Cave of Dreams. Here, his past and future are revealed in a glorious vision that will lead him on the adventure of a lifetime.Can Arthur slay the giants and dragons that stand in his way? Will he pull the sword from the stone and claim his rightful kingdom? The King is dead and the Green Kingdom is in turmoil as it seeks a new heir. Only the all-powerful wizard Merlin knows that the future lies in the hands of the young boy Arthur. Taken away from the only home he has ever known, Arthur slumbers in Merlin's mystical Cave of Dreams. Here, his past and future are revealed in a glorious vision. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Inspired by true stories, this critically acclaimed modern play explores the everyday abuse and exploitation of Asian women and their struggles to obtain freedom. The play has been performed internationally to sell-out audiences on three continents including theatres in New York, Melbourne, Bangkok and Singapore.An opera heroine. Two interracial marriages. An abused daughter-in-law. An under-aged prostitute. A prime minister's wife. Seven women of diverse Asian backgrounds perform a series of vignettes about the various predicaments of women from Asia. Presented through a highly theatrical mixture of dance, comedy and tragedy, the play questions the myths and stereotypes which underpin the continuing oppression of women in the region.Presented through a highly theatrical mixture of dance, comedy and tragedy, the play questions the myths and stereotypes which underpin the continuing oppression of women in the region. Inspired by true stories, this critically acclaimed modern play explores the everyday abuse and exploitation of Asian women and their struggles to obtain freedom. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. *A play about history, identity and migration.*Originally produced by Visible Ensemble Theatre Company, who explore the issues that affect older people in the UK.A kaleidoscope of stories about war, displacement, revolution and liberation taking us on an emotional journey across three continents. Based on the actors' personal and family experiences, the stories interweave and overlap, exploring moments of joy, sadness and laughter set against key historical events over the last hundred years. Poignant, moving, funny, inspiring, this is the first piece of work created by the Visible, a new ensemble, dedicated to putting older performers and their rich lives centre stage. A play created from the diverse stories of actors of the Visible Ensemble, covering the period from World War 1 to the present day. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Winner of The Brother Grimm Prize, Berlin.The exciting story of a brother and sister's escape to England. Persecuted for being different, Andrea and Riva are forced to flee their homeland, and now they must learn to live in a country very different from their own. Explores the plight of a family of refugees who end up in a boarding house in Hastings where they try to come to terms with British culture and the painful memories of the past. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Charles Dickens' timeless story is brought to life in thisvibrant new version by the award-winning playwrightNeil Duffield.Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year!Well, it is for everyone except the miserable Scrooge.He prefers to spend Christmas all alone in his largehouse, instead of celebrating with mistletoe andmerriment. Bah, humbug!But one cold, dark Christmas Eve Scrooge is surprisedby the ghost of Marley, his former business partner.Marley warns Scrooge that he will be called uponby three spirits - each will take him on a mysteriousand magical journey to show him the error of hisways.Can Scrooge discover the true wonder and meaning ofChristmas before it's too late? The words and emotions of this classic tale are brought to life with exceptionally detailed illustrations that re-create the look and atmosphere of 19th-century London. Illustrations. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Mayflower Street runs between Jamaica Road and the Thames inBermondsey, South London. In 1939, 34 houses and 121 residentsoccupied the street. Between 1940 and 1941 bombs fell on 7 of thesehouses and at the end of war, the street - with its corner shop, wasdemolished. The London Bubble Theatre backs on to Mayflower Streetoverlooking the new houses and flats that now stand there. Over the pastyear members of our drama groups have been researching the history ofthe Blitz, consulting the electoral roll and interviewing residents whogrew up nearby.BLACKBIRDS is the drama that has emerged from this process.Using personal testimony, physical theatre and the combined skillsof a cast of contemporary Londoners, ranging in age from 7 to78, the project aims to share some of the experiences and eventsthat made our city into the place we know today. Suitable for usein schools, colleges, youth theatres and community groups. A play documenting the experience of South Londoners during the blitz - based on interviews with residents who lived to tell the tale. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. "Scars are like medals. They show we have taken part in the life."Crocodile Seeking Refuge is the second play to be inspired by author Sonja Linden's writing residency at The Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture. Tells the stories of five individuals seeking asylum in the UK: Zakariya from Darfur; Destin from the Republic of Congo; Jalal from Iraq; Parvaneh from Iran and Marie-Elena from Colombia. Finding themselves in situations that veer between the comic and the tragic, they try to make sense of the British way of life. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Randoulph is in hospital, a convicted murderer. His doctor unravels the incidents leading to the murder and his mental collapse. We discover why he intervened in a domestic dispute, with tragic consequences. The play raises questions about the way black are perceived and treated in the mental health system. Randoulph is in hospital, a convicted murderer. His doctor unravels the incidents leading to the murder and his mental collapse. This play reveals why he intervened in a domestic dispute, with tragic consequences. It raises questions about the way black are perceived and treated in the mental health system. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Johnny is 17 and the biggest Darlis Diller fan in Germany. Having tricked both his school and his parents, he follows his rock idol on a national tour. But things don't go to plan when he has all his money stolen and the people around him end up dead - all because of an email he's mistakenly received from a criminal gang! Soon he has nowhere to hide and nobody to turn to - except Pola, his new best friend, that is. Unaware that both the criminals and the police are after him, Johnny tries to track down his elusive rock idol. But his idol seems to be hallucinating about a demon called the Dhuul. Johnny is 17, and the biggest Darlis Diller fan in Germany. Having tricked both his parents and his school, he follows his rock idol on a national tour. But things don't go to plan when he has all his money stolen and the people around him end up dead - all because of an email he's mistakenly received from a criminal gang. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. An epic love story told across four centuries by Sunderland-born Tanya Sealt, a woman who cannot age until she has cried. Collector of Tears is a play about about history, oppression and loss. Taking both male and female lovers, Tanya is an outcast. She carries with her an amazing collection of glass tear bottles which she tenderly unpacks before telling their stories. On the day of Margaret Thatcher's resignation on 22 November 1990, Tanya finally stands her ground and fights those who have hunted her and her lovers, male and female, down through time; finally learning how to cry.Best North East new play of 2014 by the British Theatre Guide. An epic love story told across four centuries by Sunderland-born Tanya Sealt, a woman who cannot age until she has cried. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Winner of the Writers' Guild Best Children's Play Award.Holly has to spend New Year with the grumpiest pair of farmers who ever ploughed a field. Luckily, she meets a faery called Tom, whose magic and mischief brighten up her days and transform her stay into a real adventure. Holly has to spend New Year with the grumpiest pair of farmers who ever ploughed a field. Luckily, she meets a faery called Tom, whose magic and mischief brighten up her days and transform her stay in a real adventure. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Lena is on a mission to veganise her Tinder dates. Multiple conquests later, Lena finds herself looking for her next victim - but what happens when her life starts to rapidly crumble around her?Meat Cute explores the trials and tribulations of activism and what it means to care in an indifferent world. Lena is on a mission to veganise her Tinder dates. Multiple conquests later, Lena finds herself looking for her next victim - but what happens when her life starts to rapidly crumble around her? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. In this acclaimed one-woman play, the true story of Mary Seacole is brought vibrantly to life, revealing how this fearless medical practitioner used traditional remedies to treat the sick and wounded, challenged racism in high places and won the hearts and minds of those she helped across the globe.Considered the greatest of all Black Britons, discover why and how she came to be so highly regarded, although she was an immigrant and a woman of colour in Victorian England. In this acclaimed one-woman play, the true story of Mary Seacole is brought vibrantly to life, revealing how this fearless medical practitioner used traditional remedies to treat the sick and wounded, challenged racism in high places and won the hearts and minds of those she helped across the globe. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Stage adaptation of the classic tale with songs and original music by Conor Mitchell.In this theatrical version of the much-loved tale, we follow Mowgli, the boy-cub, as he meets Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther and fights the terrifying tiger Shere Khan. After life in the jungle, can Mowgli ever return to his village? A timeless story brought to life for the stage in this vibrant new adaptation by the award-winning children's playwright Neil Duffield. For use in schools, amateur groups, youth theatre etc. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The frustrated wife of a French-Tunisian plantation owner,a mysterious older woman, a world weary tomboy, anunhappy mistress, a Parisian factory worker destined fortragedy, an acrobat turned cabaret sensation - these arethe women whose lives are linked by their relationshipwith one man - ?tefan Valeriu.Divided into four separate stories connected by one man,Women takes us from ?tefan's amorous entanglements atan Alpine lake resort, to his life in Bucharest and Paris, aseach of the women in his life opens up new worlds forhim. Women is a hymn to love in all its forms, romanticor platonic, sometimes reckless, often glorious andalways, ultimately, ephemeral. Stefan Valeriu introduces us to the wife of a plantation owner, a mysterious older woman, a jaded tomboy, an unhappy mistress, a factory worker, a cabaret singer. From his amorous liaisons at an Alpine resort, to his life as a medic in Paris, the author explores love in all its forms: romantic, reckless. ephemeral. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. *You've heard of an Essex Girl or even a Chelsea Girl but what is a Hounslow Girl? The term has become a byword for confident, young Muslim women who are grappling with traditional values, city life and fashion.*Monologue/one-woman play: a strong role for female performers, and perfect (fresh, dynamic, new) content for auditions, and showcases. especially good for those looking for comic material.*Ambreen Razia Best Newcomer 2016 Asian Media Awards Explores the contradictions of growing up female and Muslim in West London. A comic story of dreams, aspirations and coming of age.Useful to promote discussion of personal identity and cultural values.Suitable for schools, colleges and youth theatres to perform. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Macho men or metrosexual guys? Mummy's boys or blokes under their missus' thumbs? Self-made entrepreneurs, pukka professionals and successful executives with their Mercedes Benz lives and designer-clad wives; husbands, sons, uncles, brothers and fathers - these successful, soulful and spirited Asian men have come a long way from their origins but they've all got roots! The Trouble with Asian Men is a vital, tender and hilarious insight into lives that surround us every day, from the award-winning theatre company that brought us East is East. The Trouble with Asian Men is a revealing verbatim comedy which has played to sell-out houses internationally. Hard-hitting but also laugh-out-loud playtext from the company that brought us East is East. Contempory urban drama suitable for colleges, theatre groups and students of Asian studies. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. *Award-winning playwright explores classroom bullying and teachers' responses.*Includes Teachers' Resources to aid structured discussion and exploration of the themes raised in schools, colleges and beyond. Care Takers is part of an Edge Hill University (Birmingham, UK) research project on homophobia. The team invites everyone, after seeing or reading (or both!) the play, to give feedback by completing the online survey, here (10 minutes).*Care Takers included on a programme of International Health and Humanities Conference, Health Humanities: Creative Practices as Care (September 2016): a growing worldwide interdisciplinary dialogue across diverse communities of arts and humanities academics and practitioners, clinicians, informal carers, service users and the self-caring public. Conference details are here.*The play is great for use as a source text for all those interested in the impact of creative practices in health, psychological well-being and enhancing social inclusion of people. Includes: hospitals, social and community centres, mental health centres, schools, and museums. * Award-winning playwright Cowan explores the issue of classroom bullying and how teachers deal with it. * Useful to promote discussion of bullying and homophobia. * Suitable for schools, colleges and youth theatres to perform. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. *Launched in conjunction with the Tara Theatre's production in London prior to national tour.*From acclaimed playwright Sean Burn Time Out Play of the Year 2004, Peggy Ramsay Foundation Award 2006, Dadafest.*Shortlisted Artist 2009, BBC's Alfred Bradley Bursary Award.*This hard-hitting play celebrates the diversity of our society in which one in four experience mental ill-health.*Ideal for use in schools, colleges, youth theatres, amateur and community groups Latest from acclaimed playright Sean Burn: a hard-hitting contemporary drama about three young women on a pyschiatric ward Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. In ancient China, the young emperor Wu is kept a virtual prisoner in his palace by his scheming guardian, Li Si. For Wu, the world outside the Forbidden City is a dangerous place. But when he hears Xiao, a young peasant girl, talk of the most beautiful sound on earth the song of the nightingale its too much to resist. The two embark on an adventure that will take them across mountaintops and waterfalls, past chattering monkeys and fire-belching dragons to the far reaches of his kingdom. But Wu has an ulterior motive that could threaten the peace of the kingdom. A joyful stage adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, The Nightingale. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A play exploring biracial identity.'I'm scared that I'm missing out on things, losing things, that were supposed to be passed down.'Rachel is stuck - from two different backgrounds but without one clear identity. And with her Indian grandfather's health declining and her father's rejection of his roots, time is running out.Desperate to maintain her connection to her heritage, Rachel organises the family's very first celebration of Diwali, determined to bring Indian culture into their lives before it's too late. As the Singh family are pushed to their limits, family lines are drawn, British politeness begins to slip, and they are forced to confront what they are at risk of losing.With music, food, and even board games, this moving, family comedy-drama shines a light on the modern biracial experience. When does cultural heritage become lost through generations? And at what point should we fight to keep that legacy alive? A play exploring biracial identity. A family gathers to celebrate Diwali. What can go wrong?'I'm scared that I'm missing out on things, losing things, that were supposed to be passed down.' Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Denmark, a Black Empire of modern England, where an intelligent young student discovers the world he once knew has crumbled. Implored to defend what is left of his fathers decaying legacy, Hamlet now faces the greatest moral challenge: to kill or not to kill. Adapted with Shakespeares text by award-winning playwright Mark Norfolk, this fast-moving version gets straight to the heart of a young mans dilemma. Contains interviews with adaptor, Mark Norfolk, and director Jeffery Kissoon (star of stage & screen: RSC, NT, Brooks The Mahabharata, BBCs Grange Hill, Star Wars: The Force Awakens; he also adapted and directed Ralph Ellisons Invisible Man). An Education Resource Pack (CC) has been designed to give teachers and students information about the play, this production, and practical classroom games and exercises linked to the National Curriculum; presentation, discussing, role play and performance, improvisation, and writing. This first all-black production of Hamlet in Britain, adapted with Shakespeare's text by award-winning playwright Mark Norfolk. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Between Valentines day and first day of winter, three lads and an ancient and mischievous shapeshifter collide repeatedly. One lad carries an urn, literally unable to let go of their best friends ashes; the second is homeless because he came out as bi; the third has no recourse to public funds. As they dodge a system that engulfs and traumatises, can the mythical and ancient beira help them still the glitch in their broken minds?An epic story of life, death, and everything in between, mad(e) is a passionate, exhilarating and uniquely theatrical commentary on masculinity and young mens mental health, co-created with boys and young men nationally.Ultimately, it is about healing, informed by the playwrights own lived-experiences. An epic story of life, death, and everything in between, mad(e) is a passionate, exhilarating and uniquely theatrical commentary on masculinity and young mens mental health, co-created with boys and young men nationally. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. When Minas father dies, she returns to Korea to visit a family she barely knows, desperately looking for some answers. But her mother is reluctant to discuss the past, especially the war, or the reasons that Mina was sent so far away as a child, to America. Her younger sister seems unable to grow up and it doesnt help that their nosy neighbour is always on their doorstep. Secrets and lies divide them all irrevocably.When the truth is finally revealed, it is both shocking and redemptive, allowing Mina and those around her to see themselves anew and break free from years of pain and guilt. A poignant play about the cover up of the sexual abuse of women and girls in Korea during and after the Korean War. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…