dissent

A new play by debbie tucker green, staged at the Young Vic in London, that examines a society which trades comfort for obedience. Audio described, captioned, BSL interpreted and relaxed performances are part of the run.

dissent is a new play by debbie tucker green, an Olivier and BAFTA Award winner whose earlier work includes ear for eye, random and generations. Its premise is a society in which the state supplies comfort, such as air conditioning and free cigarettes, in return for hard work, rest and total compliance. Citizens are asked to accept this arrangement and to question nothing.

The production is staged at the Young Vic, a London venue that hosts concerts and shows. Audio described, captioned, BSL interpreted and relaxed performances are scheduled alongside the standard run, giving several ways to attend. The title names the play's central subject directly: the refusal to go along with what is expected.