The Anarchist /
Karina Wiedman's play The Anarchist is a political drama about anti-government protests and industrial action in the former Soviet territory of Belarus. The play won the inaugural Woven Voices Prize for migrant playwrights (Wiedman is originally from Kazakhstan, and lived in Russia and Belarus...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London :
Nick Hern Books,
2022.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Series: | NHB modern plays.
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| Summary: | Karina Wiedman's play The Anarchist is a political drama about anti-government protests and industrial action in the former Soviet territory of Belarus. The play won the inaugural Woven Voices Prize for migrant playwrights (Wiedman is originally from Kazakhstan, and lived in Russia and Belarus before moving to the UK). It was first performed during the Footprints Festival at Jermyn Street Theatre, London, on 6 July 2022. Middle-aged, middle-management Dasha is ordered to quell the anti-government protests in her factory in Belarus by firing sixty workers. Her only escape is a one-way ticket to the US, but as she prepares to flee, she cannot escape memories of her rebellious youth resisting the Soviets. As her country heads to the polls, Dasha must make a decision... The premiere production was directed by Ebenezer Bamgboye with set and costume design by Caitlin Mawhinney. It was performed by Scarlett Brookes, Elisabeth Snegir and Ojan Genc. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource |
| ISBN: | 9781784607159 |
| DOI: | 10.5040/9781784607159.00000002 |