Bacon (NHB Modern Plays)

Bacon is a play by Sophie Swithinbank that explores masculinity, sexuality, and power through the eyes of youth. It was first produced in 2022 and won several awards.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 80 pages
Publication date: 03 March 2022
Publisher: Nick Hern Books

It's the first day back at school in Year 10, and Mark is feeling nervous and shy. He's new to the school and doesn't know anyone, while Darren is wild and unpredictable. The two of them are like oil and water, but they need each other. They're both lonely and looking for companionship, but neither of them would ever admit it.

Worlds apart, but more similar than they realize, the pair form a complex and manipulative relationship. They're both trying to control each other, but they're also drawn to each other. Before they know it, they're embarking on a dangerous experiment that will alter the course of their lives.

Sophie Swithinbank's play "Bacon" is an unflinching and unexpectedly humorous look at masculinity, sexuality, and power through the dizzying lens of youth. The play was first produced at the Finborough Theatre in London in 2022, directed by Matthew Iliffe, before touring in 2023 to Riverside Studios, London; Summerhall, as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe; and Bristol Old Vic.

First developed on the Soho Theatre Writers' Lab, "Bacon" won the 2018 Tony Craze Award, three Off-West End Awards (Best Director and two Best Performance in a Play awards), and the Peggy Ramsay Foundation and Film 4 Award for 2023.

The play explores themes of identity, vulnerability, and the power dynamics between men. It's a raw and honest portrayal of young adulthood, and it's sure to resonate with audiences of all ages.

Weight: 108g
Dimension: 300 x 198 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839040757