Play Mas

Matura's play "Play Mas" is a potent metaphor for the post-colonial process and a reminder of the movement towards independence's element of fancy-dress masquerade. It premiered at the Royal Court in 1974 and won the Evening Standard Award for Best Play. It is now published in Methuen Drama's Modern Classics series with a new introduction by Paulette Randall.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 96 pages
\n Publication date: 23 September 2021
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Matura's play is a captivating exploration of Trinidadian ethnicity, economics, and politics, serving as a powerful metaphor for the post-colonial process. Moreover, it is an incredibly humorous work, showcasing the underlying element of fancy-dress masquerade within the movement towards independence. Set in the vibrant 1950s Port of Spain, the play revolves around Samuel, a young tailor's assistant, whose dreams of Trinidadian independence are ignited by the annual carnival celebration. However, this celebration turns tragic, prompting Samuel to make a decision that will have a profound impact on the island's political landscape. Play Mas premiered at the Royal Court in 1974 and received critical acclaim, winning the Evening Standard Award for Best Play. It was later transferred to the West End, where it was praised for its wickedly funny, exuberant, and poignant nature. Now, for the first time, Methuen Drama has published the play in their Modern Classics series, accompanied by a brand new introduction by Paulette Randall. Through Matura's masterful storytelling, Play Mas offers a unique perspective on the complexities of post-colonialism, highlighting the struggles and triumphs of a nation striving for self-determination while navigating the remnants of colonialism.

\n Weight: 90g\n
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 8 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781350234222\n \n