Stephens, Simon
Punk Rock (Modern Plays)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781408126363
- author:
- Stephens, Simon
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Methuen Drama
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Plays, playscripts
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Punk Rock is a thought-provoking play that delves into the darker side of teenage life. Based on the author's experience as a teacher, the play explores the underlying tensions and potential violence in a group of affluent, articulate seventeen year old students. As they navigate the pressures of preparing for their mock A-level exams and trying to get into Oxbridge, the dislocation and disjunction simmering under the surface of their privileged lives is revealed. The play is a contemporary and unnerving portrayal of the challenges faced by educated, intelligent and aspirational young people. With elements reminiscent of The Catcher in the Rye, Punk Rock offers a gripping and thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of teenage life. Through its portrayal of a group of privileged students, the play sheds light on the latent violence and dislocation that can simmer beneath the surface of prosperity.
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