Bright. Young. Things
Bright. Young. Things by Georgia Christou, published by Nick Hern Books in 2020, is an engaging play that explores the dynamics of a reality television competition. With 80 pages, this edition presents a humorous and fast-paced narrative centered around six exceptionally young contestants vying for the Golden Brain trophy on a show titled ‘Britain’s Brainiest Child’. As the competition intensifies, the characters confront unexpected challenges that prompt them to question the very nature of success and identity.
Readers will find a thought-provoking examination of identity and truth woven throughout the play. The story delves into the pressures faced by the young contestants as they navigate the harsh spotlight of competition. This work is part of the Platform initiative, which aims to promote gender equality in theatre by featuring predominantly female casts and is designed for performance by young actors. Bright. Young. Things offers a unique perspective on the complexities of youth and the pursuit of recognition in a competitive environment.
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On a reality television show, six remarkable – and remarkably young – geniuses are competing for the coveted Golden Brain trophy and the title ‘Britain’s Brainiest Child’. As the contestants battle it out round after round, the pressure mounts, the spotlight gets harsher, and each is faced with questions they were never expecting. Who will win and who will lose – and what exactly does winning mean anyway?
Georgia Christou’s Bright. Young. Things. is a funny, fast-paced play about identity, truth and the challenge of finding out who you really are. It is part of Platform, an initiative from Tonic Theatre in partnership with Nick Hern Books. Aimed at achieving greater gender equality in theatre, Platform comprises big-cast plays with predominantly, or all, female casts, written specifically for performance by young actors.
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