The Convert (Paperback)

Ben Kavanagh

ISBN 10: 1912430762 / ISBN 13: 9781912430765

Published by Aurora Metro Publications, Twickenham, 2022

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Paperback. Alix and Marcus have been brought to The Facility to be "corrected". If their condition is cured they may leave and return to the society. But if they fail, they will be sent to the Other Place, away from their friends and family forever. Failure is not an option, but in this confounding institution, where they only have each other, the greatest threat to their success is their own love. Chillingly informed by real techniques that are used against LGBTQ+ people, Kavanagh's imaginative and timely play pitches nightmarish forces against our unerasable, shining humanity. Reviews"Startling New Writing." - Paul Vale, The Stage"Excellent new dark satire." - Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph"Kavanagh's writing is funny, moving and mesmerising all at once; in-yer-face theatre at its finest." - Jeff Carpenter, The Prickle Alix and Marcus have been brought to The Facility to be "corrected". If their condition is cured they may leave and return to the society. But if they fail, they will be sent to the Other Place. A chilling play informed by real techniques that are used against LGBTQ+ people. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Convert (Paperback)
• Publisher: Aurora Metro Publications, Twickenham
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1912430762
• ISBN 13: 9781912430765
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The Convert is a modern stage play set in a future time when society has reverted to the oppression of gay people. Brought to The Facility to be “corrected” Alix and Marcus must learn to deny their natural desires. If their condition is cured they may leave and return to the society. But if they fail, they will be sent to the Other Place, away from their friends and family forever. Failure is not an option, but in this confounding institution, where they only have each other, the greatest threat to their success is their own love.

Chillingly informed by real techniques that are used against LGBTQ+ people, Ben Kavanagh’s imaginative and timely play pitches nightmarish forces against our unerasable, shining humanity.

About the Author

Ben Kavanagh trained at the University of Cambridge, graduating in 2011 with an MA HONS in English, Drama & Education. Since then Ben has worked as an Actor, Director, Playwright and Educator both in the UK and Internationally.

As an actor Ben was nominated for an OFFIE for his performance in BOY MEETS BOY (Jermyn Street Theatre). Other stage work includes: TWITSTORM (Park Theatre); CLOSER TO HEAVEN (Union Theatre); THE CONVERT, PARTY (Above The Stag); TWELFTH NIGHT, OTHELLO, RICHARD II (Drayton Theatre); MACBETH (Lion & Unicorn).