Foxes

Foxes is a powerful play that explores masculinity and identity within London's Caribbean community and Black street culture. It follows Daniel, a young black man trying to keep up with his life, and when his relationship with best friend Leon brings an unexpected change, it creates turmoil in his family home. The play is published in Methuen Dramas Lost Plays series, celebrating new plays that had productions postponed due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 72 pages
Publication date: 26 March 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

In the depths of the night, I stand alone, my presence concealed, like a shadow prowling in the darkness. Fear grips my heart, preventing me from embracing the light of day, for the fear of rejection and the ridicule that awaits me. I have dedicated myself to arduous endeavors, striving to earn the respect of those around me, only to have it stripped away by an uncontrollable circumstance.

My life moves at a rapid pace, and I struggle to keep up. Amidst the chaos, my relationship with my best friend, Leon, brings about an unexpected shift, igniting a turmoil that threatens to tear apart the closest and most loving relationships within my family home.

Dexter Flanders' debut play, Foxes, delves into the complexities of masculinity and identity within London's Caribbean community and Black street culture. Shortlisted for the 2018 Alfred Fagon Award, this powerful play is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Published in Methuen Dramas Lost Plays series, it celebrates new plays that were postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the global shutdown of theatre spaces.

Through the characters of Daniel, a young black man navigating the challenges of life, and his family, Foxes explores the weight of tradition, the boundaries of love, and the search for self-identity. It is a poignant portrayal of the struggles faced by individuals in marginalized communities, and a reminder of the power of art to bring us together and shed light on the unseen realities of our lives.

Weight: 84g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350183957