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Build a Rocket - (Modern Plays) by Christopher York (Paperback)

Build a Rocket - (Modern Plays) by  Christopher York (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><i>"This isn't the story of Icarus and Daedalus.</i><br/><i>It's Yasmin and Jack.</i><br/><i>And we won't fly too close to the sun.</i><br/><i>We'll fly through the f***er."</i><br/><br/>Yasmin is young and feisty and lives on the edge. A young mum, her Scarborough isn't sandcastles, arcades and donkey rides. She's been dealt a rough hand and has to decide whether to give in or get smart. <br/><br/>But can the thing which threatens to ruin her life be the one thing which saves her? Can she still be the architect of her own destiny? <br/><br/>An explosive and passionate portrait of a young heroine of our times.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Christopher York</b>'s play <i>Build A Rocket</i> will have it's world premiere this summer at <i>The Stephen Joseph Theatre</i>. As will his new play <i>All Delighted People</i>, which will celebrate 40 years of youth theatre in Scarborough, which premiere's in June. His play <i>212</i> is currently in development after featuring at both <i>The Bunker </i>and <i>Theatre Deli</i> in 2017. His short plays <i>Jimbob</i>, <i>Seven People</i>, <i>A Million Little Hands</i> and <i>Jesus is a Rochdale Girl</i> have been performed at venues such as <i>The Arcola</i>, <i>Southwark Playhouse</i> and <i>The Arts Theatre</i>.<br>Christopher is a member of The Faction and a recipient of the High Tide First Commissions Award as well as being shortlisted for the Old Vic 12. He is a graduate of The University of York and trained at Mountview Academy.</p>

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