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The Empire
Full-Length Play, Drama / 4m
DC Moore
The Empire
by DC Moore
Helmand in the height of summer. Gary, a British soldier, and Hafizullah, his Afghan colleague, guard an injured young prisoner, Zia, found in the heat of battle. Gary wants answers, Hafizullah just wants to make it through the day and Zia thinks the…
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Cast Size
4m -
Subgenre
Docudrama/History -
Target Audience
Appropriate for All Audiences
Details
Summary
Helmand in the height of summer. Gary, a British soldier, and Hafizullah, his Afghan colleague, guard an injured young prisoner, Zia, found in the heat of battle. Gary wants answers, Hafizullah just wants to make it through the day and Zia thinks there has been a big mistake. The play, which premiered at the Royal Court Theatre London in 2010, dissects the politics of occupation, home and abroad.
Cast Attributes
Performing Groups
- Time Period Contemporary
- Cautions
- No Special Cautions
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £70 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
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