Gill, Peter
York Realist, The
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571347858
- author:
- Gill, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 20 x 12.5 x 1 centimetres (0.18
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Drama, United Kingdom,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The York Realist by Peter Gill is a poignant and thought-provoking play that explores the complexities of English masculinity, class, and culture. Set against the backdrop of 1960s Yorkshire, the story follows George, a farm labourer who becomes embroiled in an affair with John, a metropolitan assistant director. As their relationship deepens, the boundaries between family, class, and art become increasingly blurred. Gill's masterful portrayal of male tenderness and the personal and political is both riveting and heart-rendering. The play's themes of identity, loyalty, and the human condition are timeless and universally relatable. First premiered in 2001, The York Realist has been revived several times, including a notable production at the Royal Court Theatre in London. This powerful and moving drama continues to resonate with audiences today, offering a rare and unflinching look at the complexities of English society.
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