The Sweethearts
The Sweethearts by Sarah Page, published by Bloomsbury Academic on April 26, 2016, is a drama that explores the intersection of celebrity and military life. This edition spans 104 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Coco, Mari, and Helena, a girl band known for their tabloid presence, as they embark on a trip to Afghanistan to perform for troops at Camp Bastion. Their visit takes an unexpected turn when an attack on the base forces them and the soldiers assigned to protect them into close quarters.
Readers will find a poignant examination of heroism and the complexities of public perception in The Sweethearts. The play delves into themes of celebrity culture and the realities faced by soldiers, particularly in the context of the British military’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. Through the experiences of the characters, the narrative reflects on how society elevates individuals to hero status only to later scrutinize and diminish them. This edition invites readers to consider the dynamics of fame and the human stories behind the headlines.
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Coco, Mari and Helena are The Sweethearts, a manufactured girl band who are rarely off the front page of the tabloids. In need of some positive publicity, they travel to Afghanistan to do a special gig for the troops at Camp Bastion before the base is handed over to Afghan officials. A group of battle weary soldiers, chosen to protect these three beautiful celebrities, eagerly await their arrival. But when there’s an attack on the base, The Sweethearts and the soldiers are thrown together and forced to wait it out in very close quarters…
Marking the first anniversary of the departure of British Troops from Afghanistan after a thirteen-year campaign and the deaths of 453 British service personnel, The Sweethearts is a new play about the people we choose to make into our heroes and how we tear them back down…
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