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Word-Play: (NHB Modern Plays)

Word-Play: (NHB Modern Plays)


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'History always ripples on. Even if we don't realise it.' In the Downing Street Press Office an emergency meeting has been called. The Prime Minister has been ad-libbing on live TV (again) and his words are going viral. There is a flurry of accusations, and demands for an apology; but as his team debate what to do next, it's already too late. His words have found their way to dinner parties, bus journeys and newspaper columns across the nation – and not everyone is angry. Rabiah Hussain's play Word-Play explores how language seeps into public consciousness and reverberates with far-reaching consequences that will last for generations. It premiered at the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs, London, in July 2023, directed by Nimmo Ismail. 'A fascinating new play exploring the insidious potential of bland language... skewers a particularly British kind of bigotry... there's so much about this play that'll stick in your throat: a reminder that words can wound, however bland they might sound' — Time Out 'Playful, thoughtful, and deliciously up-to-the-minute... Often hilarious, sometimes moving, this play about how words matter has a cumulative power' — Evening Standard 'Amusing and boldly, excitingly experimental... Hussain's script shines in sudden moments of lyrical outrage' — Guardian 'Audacious, incisive and emotive' — The Upcoming 'A turbo-charged lesson in minding your language... thought-provoking and explosive' — Metro

About the Author :
Rabiah Hussain is a writer for film, TV and theatre. Her plays include: Word-Play (Royal Court Theatre, London, 2023); We Are Shadows (Tamasha Theatre, 2019); and Spun (Arcola Theatre, London, 2018 and Canadian tour; winner of the German Baden-Wuttemberg Youth Theatre Prize 2020).

Review :
'A fascinating new play exploring the insidious potential of bland language... skewers a particularly British kind of bigotry... there's so much about this play that'll stick in your throat: a reminder that words can wound, however bland they might sound' 'Playful, thoughtful, and deliciously up-to-the-minute... Often hilarious, sometimes moving, this play about how words matter has a cumulative power' 'Amusing and boldly, excitingly experimental... Hussain's script shines in sudden moments of lyrical outrage' 'Audacious, incisive and emotive' 'A turbo-charged lesson in minding your language... thought-provoking and explosive'


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781839041310
  • Publisher: Nick Hern Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Nick Hern Books
  • Height: 198 mm
  • No of Pages: 112
  • Series Title: NHB Modern Plays
  • Weight: 184 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1839041315
  • Publisher Date: 27 Jul 2023
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 8 mm
  • Width: 129 mm


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