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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…

The Empire

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    4m
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Docudrama/Historic
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for all audiences

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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.
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Performing Groups
  • Time Period Contemporary
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

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