A tough but vulnerable play about our crumbling social fabric - and the people who have to pick up the pieces.

Protection is a behind-the-scenes look at a team of social workers and their 'clients' in Britain's most misunderstood public service. Angela breaks the rules to get things done - her way. Shirley misses the old days, when protection came without a price. Their manager, Gordon, is screwing Angela whilst busy claiming on expenses. And for newcomer Grace, it's a struggle simply not to piss anyone off.

Fin Kennedy's play was first performed at Soho Theatre, London, in 2003.

"Protection" premiered at the Soho Theatre, London in July 2003 directed by Abigail Morris, their artistic director.

About the Author

Fin Kennedy is an award-winning playwright who has frequently worked in collaboration with school-age children, in particular at Mulberry School in East London.

Reviews

'Real excitement lies in discovering a young writer who is more concerned with major political issues than minor domestic upsets'

* Guardian *

'Taut, attention-grabbing new drama... At a point when it seems easier for headlines to demonise the young and disaffected rather than focus on the cycles of abuse and betrayal that create them, Protection races the audience through a sparky evocation of individuals tackling some of the greatest problems facing Tony Blair's Britain'

* Evening Standard *



Book Information
ISBN 9781854597632
Author Fin Kennedy
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Nick Hern Books
Publisher Nick Hern Books
Weight(grams) 111g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 127mm * 7mm