Plastic
About this book
'Today's the day
Yes it is
Reebok Classic of a day today
Yes.
It.
Is.'
Kev used to be captain of the school football team. Scored the winner in the All-Essex Schools Cup Final. He used to have a girlfriend called Lisa; she wore a fitted blazer, and lit up the playground.
Ben used to get beaten up most days. He stole money from his mum's purse to pay off Wicksy.
Then there was Ben's mate Jack. Loyal, unbreakable Jack.
An unflinchingly honest new drama about the kids who survived school, and those who didn't, Plastic premiered at the Old Red Lion Theatre, London, in 2018 before transferring to the Mercury Theatre, Colchester, produced by Poleroid Theatre and directed by Josh Roche.
Kenny Emson is a BAFTA Award-nominated screenwriter and playwright. His other plays include Terrorism (Bush Theatre) and This Must Be the Place with Brad Birch (Winner of Show of the Year at VAULT Festival 2017).
'Emson writes with wit and fine emotional precision… holds you gripped throughout' Financial Times on Terrorism
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Contents
- Original Production
- Acknowledgements
- Dedication
- Characters
- Plastic
- About the Author
- Copyright and Performing Rights Information
