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First Love is the Revolution

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First Love is the Revolution by Rita Kalnejais is a unique and compelling play that paints an eccentric love story between Basti, a teenage boy, and Rdeca, a young vixen. As their worlds collide, they navigate the complexities of first love, bridging the divide between their human and animal worlds, leading to unexpected lessons about life and connection. This inventive and spirited narrative delves into themes of love, identity, and instinct.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to unconventional love stories that mix humour with poignant insights. Its unique storytelling combines elements of romance, rebellion, and imagination, offering a fresh perspective on the theme of love and its transformative power. Perfect for those interested in narratives that blur the lines between reality and fantasy within the arts and culture realm.

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Basti and Rdeca are pulling all-nighters. When their paths cross, the sparks fly and an impossible bond spirals dangerously out of control.ย 

A viciously funny and unforgettable play about first love, teenage lust and nature vs nurture.ย 

A viciously funny and unforgettable play about first love, teenage lust and nature vs nurture.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Iโ€™m not tame 'cause I want to be with you

Basti and Rdeca are pulling all-nighters. When their paths cross, the sparks fly, and an impossible bond spirals dangerously out of control.

A viciously funny and unforgettable play about first love, teenage lust, and nature vs nurture.

First Love is the Revolution by Rita Kalnejais is an audacious new play directed by Steve Marmion. It is a Soho Theatre commission written whilst on attachment to the Soho Six.

Series: Oberon Modern Plays

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783192991

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 October 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oberon Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 104g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Rita Kalnejais studied acting at Victorian College of Arts, graduating in 2001, and has worked extensively as an actor at Belvoir, Griffin, Malthouse and Sydney Theatre Companies. Ritaโ€™s first play, BC, was nominated for three Greenroom Awards including Best New Australian Play. Her short plays, Whistling In Bed and How To Get Very Clean were performed at Sydney Theatre Company as part of 2010 Rough Draft and 2011 Next Stage seasons. In June 2013 Tom Littler directed a reading of Whistling In Bed at Theatre503. In 2012 her play Babyteeth had a successful season at Belvoir Theatre and was then produced and performed by the State Theatre Company of South Australia this year; both productions enjoying great critical acclaim.

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