Britannia Waves the Rules
Britannia Waves the Rules by Gareth Farr, published by Nick Hern Books in 2014, is a dramatic exploration of the challenges faced by soldiers returning home from conflict. This edition spans 67 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Carl, a young man from Blackpool who enlists in the Army seeking an escape, only to find himself transformed by his experiences in Afghanistan. Upon returning, he grapples with reintegration into a society that struggles to understand his changed identity.
Readers will encounter a raw and thought-provoking examination of conflict and its aftermath, focusing on the disconnection felt by veterans. The play delves into themes of alienation and societal response, highlighting the emotional turmoil faced by those who have served. With its blend of lyrical language and contemporary influences, the work presents a vivid portrayal of the complexities surrounding military service and its impact on personal identity.
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An arresting and angry look at conflict and its effect on soldiers returning home – to a world they no longer know how to cope with, and a society that doesn’t know how to cope with them.
Carl doesn’t fit in at home. He doesn’t fit in anywhere. When he signs up for the Army, he sees it as a way out of his life in Blackpool. But the Army takes him to Afghanistan. And when he comes home, it’s not as a war hero but as a changed man.
Britannia Waves the Rules won a Judges’ Award in the 2011 Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting. It premiered at the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester, in May 2014.
“A thrilling onslaught of explosive eloquence… oozes testosterone… often insolently, defiantly funny… its language, sliding in and out of verse, blends hip-hop rhymes with lyrical poeticism.” – The Times (London)
“Gritty, well researched… a real tour de force.” – WhatsOnStage
“Fast, furious and action-packed… filled with rage.” – Manchester Evening News
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