Citizenship
“Citizenship” by Mark Ravenhill is a revised edition published by Bloomsbury Academic on July 16, 2015. This 80-page one-act comedy explores the complexities of growing up through the lens of a young boy’s journey to understand his sexual identity. The narrative follows Tom as he grapples with his feelings and the pressures from his peers, who contribute to his confusion with their teasing and questions about his relationships.
Readers will find a poignant depiction of adolescent struggles, characterized by witty and authentic dialogue. The play captures the bittersweet essence of youth, highlighting Tom’s desire for connection while navigating societal expectations. Originally developed as part of the National Theatre Connections Programme, “Citizenship” serves as a relevant piece for young performers, addressing themes of identity and acceptance within a humorous framework.
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Citizenship is a bittersweet one-act comedy about growing up, following a boy’s frank and messy search to discover his sexual identity.
Tom dreams of being kissed, but he’s not sure whether by a man or by a woman, and he feels he should choose pretty quickly. His friends’ homophobic teasing and interrogations about what he did with his friend Amy the other night leave Tom no space to make up his mind, and he’s got no one to ask for advice, except maybe people on the internet.
Citizenship captures adolescent confusion with a witty and sensitive charm, crackling with humorous and authentic dialogue. Originally developed as part of the National Theatre Connections Programme, it is an ideal play for young performers.
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