Revolt. She said. Revolt again

Alice Birch's play Revolt. She said. Revolt again examines the language, behavior, and forces that shape women in the 21st century, challenging the conventions of work, sex, motherhood, aging, and love. It was first performed at the 2014 Midsummer Mischief Festival and recently produced at New York's Soho Rep.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 28 December 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Alice Birch's play, "Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again," delves into the intricate forces that shape women in the 21st century. Through a series of captivating vignettes and a collection of nameless characters, Birch explores the language, behavior, and societal norms that perpetuate gender inequality. The play poses a thought-provoking question: what prevents us from taking radical action to challenge these prevailing norms?

Written in response to the notion that well-behaved women rarely make history, "Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again" serves as a powerful assault on the language that has historically fueled violence against women. Birch challenges problematic language often associated with women, from lazy sexist clichés to the conventions surrounding marriage proposals. By interrogating these constructs, the play challenges the societal norms surrounding work, sex, motherhood, aging, and love.

The play was first performed at the 2014 Midsummer Mischief Festival in Stratford-upon-Avon and later transferred to the Royal Court Upstairs in London. It has also been produced at New York's Soho Rep, showcasing its international acclaim. This Student Edition of the play is accompanied by commentary and notes by Marissia Fragkou, who situates the play within the contemporary political and cultural context, including second- and third-wave feminism and the #MeToo movement.

Through its powerful storytelling and thought-provoking themes, "Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again" encourages audiences to reflect on the barriers that women face in today's world and to advocate for change. Birch's play serves as a reminder that gender inequality is a systemic issue that requires collective effort to dismantle. By examining the forces that shape women in the 21st century, "Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again" offers a powerful lens through which to explore the complexities of gender and challenge the status quo.

Weight: 90g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350264403