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Playing the Game (NHB Modern Plays) - cover

Playing the Game (NHB Modern Plays)

Bola Agbaje

Publisher: Nick Hern Books

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Summary

Election time. The Students' Association needs a new President, and Akousa's achingly cool flatmates are certain she is perfect for the position. How can they persuade her, and how much is she willing to compromise?
From the author of Gone Too Far!, Playing the Game was first staged at the Traverse Theatre, in 2010 as part of the Women, Power & Politics season.
Available since: 04/03/2015.
Print length: 35 pages.

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