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Chewing Gum Dreams

By Michaela Coel
Series: Modern Plays
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Chewing Gum Dreams is a one-woman play by Michaela Coel that captures the vibrant and raw experiences of youth in Hackney, London. It weaves stories of friendship, school life, music, and the challenges of growing up—touching on themes like sex, periods, raves, and the complex dynamics of adolescence before adulthood.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This work is ideal for readers interested in contemporary theatre, urban culture, and coming-of-age stories that blend humour with serious social commentary.

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First Published in Great Britan by Oberon Books 2013.

Winner of the 2012 Alfred Fagon Award for Best Black Playwright.

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Tracey Gordon, the 67 bus, friendship, sex, UK garage, school, music, teachers, friendship, periods, emergency contraceptive, arse and tits, friendship, raves, tampons, white boys, God, money. Friendship. Aaron, Candice, sex and Connor Jones.

Chewing Gum Dreams is a one-woman play that recalls those last days of innocence before adulthood.

Written and performed by Michaela Coel, who spent her childhood in Hackney, London, Chewing Gum Dreams won the 2012 Alfred Fagon Award.

Series: Modern Plays

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Critics praise Coel's performance as both hilarious and profoundly vulnerable, masterfully tackling difficult subjects such as sexual assault, violence, and societal challenges. The play is described as engrossing, engaging, and virtuosic, showcasing a promising and resilient new talent.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350270282

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 June 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Methuen Drama

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 67g

Pages: 64

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Arts & Culture Michaela Coel Non-Fiction Series: Modern Plays

About the Author

Michaela Coel: Since graduating from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in July 2012, Michaela has written and performed in the sell-out play Chewing Gum Dreams (The Yard/Bush Theatre), which earned her the Alfred Fagon Award for Best Black Playwright and a special performance on the Cottlesloe stage of the National Theatre in November, 2012. In 2013 Michaela starred in the 2011 Bruntwood Prize-winning play Three Birds by Janice Okoh (Royal Exchange Theatre and Bush Theatre).

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