The Riots by Gillian Slovo
The Government has so far refused a Public Inquiry into the riots that shook our cities this Summer, so the Tricycle is mounting its own. This verbatim play builds a real-time picture of the riots as they unfolded. And then, from interviews with politicians, police, teachers, lawyers, community leaders, as well as victims and on-lookers, The Riots analyses what happened, why it happened, and what we should do towards making a better future for ourselves and our city. Astonishing stories and equally astonishing conclusions told by the many voices that have been stirred up by the riots.
“The play offers a bold panorama of civil disaffection… There is a density of detail that is compelling… There’s plenty of evidence of emotion: adrenaline highs and the stomach-churning fears of the police and victims of arson…a good story which has the smoky smell of truth.. The Riots is both an enthralling discussion and a powerful reminder of the anger boiling up in society today.” – Arts Desk “Gillian Slovo organises the collected spoken evidence with skilful, illuminating insight… this is important, pertinent theatre” – The Stage “A thought provoking and admirably even-handed play on the subject.” –The Telegraph
The play offers a bold panorama of civil disaffection There is a density of detail that is compelling There’s plenty of evidence of emotion: adrenaline highs and the stomach-churning fears of the police and victims of arson a good story which has the smoky smell of truth... The Riots is both an enthralling discussion and a powerful reminder of the anger boiling up in society today.” Arts Desk Gillian Slovo organises the collected spoken evidence with skilful, illuminating insight this is important, pertinent theatre” The Stage A thought provoking and admirably even-handed play on the subject.” The Telegraph
The play offers a bold panorama of civil disaffection There is a density of detail that is compelling There’s plenty of evidence of emotion: adrenaline highs and the stomach-churning fears of the police and victims of arson a good story which has the smoky smell of truth... The Riots is both an enthralling discussion and a powerful reminder of the anger boiling up in society today.” Arts Desk Gillian Slovo organises the collected spoken evidence with skilful, illuminating insight this is important, pertinent theatre” The Stage A thought provoking and admirably even-handed play on the subject.” The Telegraph
Gillian Slovo was born in South Africa and lives in London. She is the author of ten novels and a family memoir, Every Secret Thing. Of her last two novels; Red Dust, winner of the RFI temoin du monde prize in France, has been made into a film; and Ice Road has been shortlisted for the Orange prize. Previous plays include verbatim play Guantanamo: Honour Bound to Defend Freedom, published & performed to great acclaim.
| SKU | GOR005265861 |
| ISBN 13 | 9781849431996 |
| ISBN 10 | 184943199X |
| Title | The Riots |
| Author | Gillian Slovo |
| Series | Oberon Modern Plays |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2011-11-15 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us |
