Roots
Roots by Arnold Wesker, published by Bloomsbury Academic on November 28, 2013, is a drama that explores the life of Beatie Bryant in 1958. As she awaits the arrival of Ronnie, a young socialist she has fallen in love with, Beatie grapples with new ideas that challenge her rural upbringing on a Norfolk farm. This edition, comprising 96 pages, presents a significant work within Wesker’s post-war trilogy, which also includes Chicken Soup with Barley and I’m Talking About Jerusalem.
Readers will find an insightful portrayal of Beatie’s journey as she navigates the intersection of personal aspirations and societal expectations during a time of change. The play delves into themes of identity and transformation, reflecting the tensions between traditional values and emerging progressive thoughts. As Beatie’s story unfolds, it captures the essence of a young woman striving to assert her voice amidst the backdrop of shifting cultural landscapes.
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It’s 1958. Beatie Bryant has been to London and fallen in love with Ronnie, a young socialist. As she anxiously awaits his arrival to meet her family at their Norfolk farm, her head is swimming with new ideas. Ideas of a bolder, freer world which promise to clash with their rural way of life.
Roots is the remarkable centrepiece of Wesker’s seminal post-war trilogy. It was first performed in 1959 at the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry, before transferring to the Royal Court. It is the second play in a trilogy comprising Chicken Soup with Barley and I’m Talking About Jerusalem. It went on to transfer to the Duke of York’s Theatre in the West End.
A true classic, Roots is an affecting portrait of a young woman finding her voice at a time of unprecedented social change.
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