All my life they looked down on me, always cursing and abusing. But you, you will be different!Bengal, 1903. Rumours that the British Empire plans to partition Bengal spread and uncertainty is never far away. For one Indian boy destiny is found on the banks of the River Padma before the Goddess Lakshmi. Here a promise is made. Born out of terror or kindness the choice Pipli makes that night will shape his life forever.In Tanika Guptaâs adaptation of Charles Dickensâ Great Expectations, Pipli moves from his home in Rajshahi to the bustling streets of Calcutta. With an open heart he navigates unforgiving darkness and unsettling friendships in his search for a better future. For Pipli, dharma â the right way of living, is never far away.This edition was published to coincide with the production by Tamasha in September, 2023.
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Tanika Gupta's acclaimed reimagining of Charles Dicken's classic tale, transporting the well-known story to new frontiers
A revised and updated edition of the celebrated play by Tanika Gupta
The Modern Plays series is world famous for containing the work of many of the finest contemporary playwrights. Established in 1959 with the publication of Shelagh Delaney's A Taste of Honey, it remains a series synonymous with the very best in new writing for the stage. Today it features over 1000 plays and continues to grow alongside the staging of new work.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781350448223
Publisert
2023-09-08
Utgiver
Vendor
Methuen Drama
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
AldersnivĂĽ
P, 06
SprĂĽk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
128
Forfatter
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