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Ministry of Lesbian Affairs New edition [Pehme köide]

  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 120 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 198x129x9 mm, kaal: 140 g
  • Sari: NHB Modern Plays
  • Ilmumisaeg: 19-Jun-2025
  • Kirjastus: Nick Hern Books
  • ISBN-10: 1839044721
  • ISBN-13: 9781839044724
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  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 120 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 198x129x9 mm, kaal: 140 g
  • Sari: NHB Modern Plays
  • Ilmumisaeg: 19-Jun-2025
  • Kirjastus: Nick Hern Books
  • ISBN-10: 1839044721
  • ISBN-13: 9781839044724
Teised raamatud teemal:
'It's hard to accept ourselves out there. But in here, with our people, we can accept each other.'





The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs, the only lesbian choir in the country, are trying to win their place on the Pride mainstage.





In a run-down church hall with an OWL (Older, Wiser Lesbian) at the helm, the ragtag choir navigate love, loss and trying to agree on song choices. But despite their best intentions, they find that harmony comes at a price.





Packed with laugh-out-loud moments and lots of lesbian drama, Iman Qureshi's play The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs was first performed at Soho Theatre, London, in 2022, directed by Hannah Hauer-King. This revised version of the play was published alongside the play's 2025 revival at Kiln Theatre, London.

Arvustused

'Exuberant and uplifting, accomplishing the extraordinary feat of being broad and universal in its appeal, yet speaking to and about the lesbian and queer community... full of feeling, and heart-stoppingly lovely... weaves a delicate balance between the silly, sweet and serious... Genuinely heart warming, and utterly winning with it' * Guardian * 'Acerbic, moving and fun, with some really terrific writing... a charming, funny and inclusive piece of work' * Evening Standard * 'So funny that your stomach aches from laughter... captures the fullness of a life that is rarely seen on stage... Here's hoping it goes far' * WhatsOnStage * 'A warm cosy hug of a show, full of life, wit, and pathos that lingers long after its last notes fade' * Time Out * 'A heartwarming musical comedy that takes on big questions with refreshing honesty' * Financial Times * 'I was totally blown away! Clever, quirky, funny, upsetting, poignant and educational. A must-see' * LondonTheatre1 * 'A true celebration of lesbian identity - immensely necessary but also, immensely fun... Qureshi's writing is almost faultless, quickly dancing between joyous humour and painful scenes... a perfect example of the play-with-music done right' * Broadway World * 'Delightful and moving... plenty of laugh-out-loud moments that resonate with audiences from all walks of life. There are also scenes of real tenderness, gut-wrenching sadness, and a sense of genuine fear' * Culture Whisper * 'A feel-good, ensemble celebration of found family... Think The Full Monty populated by culturally diverse queer and non-binary women... brimming with exuberant belly laughs' * Reviews Hub * 'Witty and acerbic... follows very much in the cheeky vein of amiable classic British upbeat comedies and feels like a queer equivalent of The Full Monty... some brilliant laugh-out-loud one-liners... a truly heartfelt ensemble show' * Theatre Weekly * 'Exceptional writing... The comedy lands with full force, eliciting full belly laughs throughout, with some brilliant gags, punchlines and physical humour... a captivating play that thrills throughout and combats the growing hatred in this world with an abundance of love... incredibly special' * All That Dazzles * 'Fearless... This show feels brutally honest and needed and that's a major part of what makes it so brilliant' * West End Best Friend * 'Honest, hilarious and heartwarming' * Liam O'Dell * 'Incredibly powerful and dynamic... filled with humour, heartbreak, and moments of joy that will stay with you long after the curtain falls... an unforgettable night at the theatre' * Theatre & Tonic * 'Powerful and profoundly optimistic' * Musical Theatre Review * 'A story as complex, fabulous and rich as life itself... humour and individual quirks are woven through even the most serious moments... storytelling that pulses with vitality, honesty, and the beautifully imperfect complexity of real life' * The Upcoming *

Iman Qureshi is an award-winning writer for stage, screen and radio, whose play The Funeral Director won the 2018 Papatango New Writing Prize and premiered at Southwark Playhouse before touring the UK.