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The 2020 Alfred Fagon Award was won by a play that explores the moral and political complexities of abolishing the slave trade in 19th-century London, highlighting the competing desires for power and the price of freedom.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 16 December 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

In the bustling city of London, as the 19th century dawned upon the world, a gathering of politicians from all parties convened, united in their quest to abolish the slave trade once and for all. The promise of freedom seemed tantalizing, but the cost of achieving it was a staggering multi-billion pound bailout for the slave owners, leaving the enslaved to bear the burden of their captivity. Amidst the clash of morality and cunning, two remarkable women emerged as fierce advocates for change. They navigated their way through the treacherous political landscape, challenging members of parliament who dared to deny them their rightful voice. In this thought-provoking and provocative new play by Juliet Gilkes Romero, the personal and the political collide, asking profound questions about what is the right thing to do and how much it is willing to cost. The stage is set for a gripping exploration of power, morality, and the human cost of pursuing justice.

Weight: 136g
Dimension: 191 x 197 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350275478