Multitudes by John Hollingworth (English) Paperback Book

Description: Multitudes by John Hollingworth A gripping, kaleidoscopic drama about a clash of values in multicultural Britain, from actor and playwright John Hollingworth. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A gripping, kaleidoscopic drama about a clash of values in multicultural Britain, from actor and playwright John Hollingworth.Bradford. On the eve of a Conservative Party Conference the country is in turmoil and one of its most multicultural cities awaits a visit from the Prime Minister.Kash, a liberal British Muslim, prepares his address to politicians about the state of the nation. His girlfriend Natalie, a recent convert to Islam, cooks for anti-war protesters gathered at the Town Hall. Lyn, her mother, moans to anyone wholl listen about the decline of her cherished England. Its all too much for Kashs daughter Qadira, who begins to plan a radical intervention.As the nation questions immigration policies and military support in the Middle East, one family face their own internal conflict of faith, belonging, and who gets to call themselves British.Multitudes, John Hollingworths debut play, premiered at the Tricycle Theatre, London, in 2015.One of the best new plays Ive seen this year... you could teach the most fantastic sixth-form lesson out of this play because its about what it means to assimilate... its one of the clearest accounts Ive ever seen of the anger someone can feel if theyve suffered racism, ostracism, in Britain.— Radio 2 Arts ShowAs urgent and immediate as the morning headlines... a necessary play guaranteed to stoke argument and debate— GuardianA passionate, often deeply emotional, charge pulses through the story... this really is a play for today— The Arts DeskWritten with wit and an appealing lightness of touch... consistently smart, insightful, and relevant— Time Out Author Biography John Hollingworth is an actor and playwright. His plays include Multitudes (Tricycle Theatre); Animal Wrongs (Arcola); Broken Window Theory (Soho); and Blue Yonder (Tristan Bates). Review One of the best new plays Ive seen this year... you could teach the most fantastic sixth-form lesson out of this play because its about what it means to assimilate... its one of the clearest accounts Ive ever seen of the anger someone can feel if theyve suffered racism, ostracism, in Britain. -- Mark Lawson * Radio 2 Arts Show *As urgent and immediate as the morning headlines... a necessary play guaranteed to stoke argument and debate * Guardian *A passionate, often deeply emotional, charge pulses through the story... this really is a play for today * The Arts Desk *Written with wit and an appealing lightness of touch... consistently smart, insightful, and relevant * Time Out * Review Quote a passionate, often deeply emotional, charge pulses through the story... this really is a play for today Excerpt from Book While were watching Saturday Kitchen Live and getting our bits from M&S and indulging down the gastropub, theres an army of people - a growing army of people - shunning our lifestyle. Details ISBN1848424809 Publisher Nick Hern Books ISBN-10 1848424809 ISBN-13 9781848424807 Format Paperback Imprint Nick Hern Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 822.92 Media Book Short Title MULTITUDES Language English Author John Hollingworth Pages 136 Series NHB Modern Plays Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-02-19 AU Release Date 2015-02-19 NZ Release Date 2015-02-19 UK Release Date 2015-02-19 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160028957;

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