Next Lesson
Published on 1. February 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
80 pages
978-1-912430-19-2 (ISBN)
Description
In 1988, 14-year-old Michael comes out as gay. Later he returns as a teacher. In the
background: the notorious Section 28 of Thatcher's Local Government Act, which
prohibited schools from "promoting homosexuality"
. The narrative of the play spans
from 1988 to 2003.
background: the notorious Section 28 of Thatcher's Local Government Act, which
prohibited schools from "promoting homosexuality"
. The narrative of the play spans
from 1988 to 2003.
Reviews / Votes
"Next Lesson is an interesting and unique look at LGBT culture, identity and public thoughtthroughout the 80s, 90s, and 00s.
"
- Everything Theatre
"
Author Chris Woodley keeps the piece leaping through time as every scene moves the
narrative forward to a different year - allowing us to follow the characters and their stories
as they develop over the decades. These individual snapshots add up to a colourful collage
that deftly documents a particular period of British history.
"
- Gay Times
"
In Next Lesson, Woodley manages to make the audience laugh, tear up, and enjoy a little
boogie.
"
- Diva Magazine
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Twickenham
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Aurora Metro Publications
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
128 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-912430-19-2 (9781912430192)
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Persons
Chris Woodley is an actor, writer and teacher. As an actor he has worked in Iceland and the UK,
performing at London venues including The Criterion, The Lyric, The Yard and Greenwich Theatre. In
2013 he co-founded Hyphen Theatre Company with Esme Patey-Ford and developed his first piece
Elephant in the Room. His first short play Plus One was performed at The Criterion Theatre in the
same year. Next Lesson is his first full-length play and has received great reviews from audiences.
performing at London venues including The Criterion, The Lyric, The Yard and Greenwich Theatre. In
2013 he co-founded Hyphen Theatre Company with Esme Patey-Ford and developed his first piece
Elephant in the Room. His first short play Plus One was performed at The Criterion Theatre in the
same year. Next Lesson is his first full-length play and has received great reviews from audiences.
Content
About the Company 8
Cast and Creative
9
Author's Note
10
About the Play
12
Next Lesson 13
Cast and Creative
9
Author's Note
10
About the Play
12
Next Lesson 13