Unmute: Contemporary monologues written by young people, for young people (paperback)

Unmute:

Contemporary monologues written by young people, for young people

‘I just need someone to hear these words to know what it’s like for me and people like me.’

UNMUTE: Contemporary monologues is an arresting and essential collection of contemporary monologues written by young people, for young people.

In the wake of the pandemic the theatre company LUNG, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and Salamander Street launched a call out for 11-18 year olds to find the next generation of socially engaged playwrights. This anthology features fresh and original young writing talent from across the UK. 

Investigating mental health, sexuality, racism, culture, class, unrequited love and so much more, these remarkable voices unflinchingly tackle some of the most pressing issues young people face today. 

Packed with fury, honesty and playfulness, this is a collection from a generation that won’t be silenced and will be heard.

Content guidance: Strong language + themes some may find distressing. Recommended for ages 15+

“More than ever the voices of young people need to be heard in the discourse around the future of this country and planet. More than ever the theatre needs to be a place for passionate and prescient discourse. Unmute is a wonderful movement within both, and a terrific example of empowerment and self-expression.”

Rufus Norris

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All profits from this book will go towards future projects with young people

UNMUTE: Contemporary monologues
Contents:

The Battle of a Teenage Pole Vaulter – Charis Crawford
Unmute – Denise Farooq
She Doesn’t Even Care – Dantey Dean
That Uncontrollable Tic,Tic,Tic – Beth Noble
Dave Doesn’t Like It When You Say ‘No’ – Jessica Humphreys
Hair – Sophia Beadle
Fuck It Up – Touré Pacquette
Being A Woman – Ella Ritsema
I’m Actually Going To Kill Myself – Hannah Morgan
My Dad – Grace Ford
Imagine – Jack
There Is A Fire – Spike Winstanley
To Be Normal – Rosan Trisic
Out Of Sight – Iona Mandal
The Mighty Cough – Maya Choudhury
What’s Going On? – Olivia McGeachy
Don’t Blame Me – Stella Whitehouse
Why My Parents? – Sharmin Jahan
My Little Monster – Freyja Pearman
Green – Maya Hicklin
A Garden In The Belly Of The Beast – Hannah Gbadamosi
Imperfect Reflections – Matilda Lucas
You Made A Joke – Mia Beckmann Adams
Pan With Pride – Frederick Hall
Unspeakable – Izzie Dickinson
Trapped – Maryam
Minority Identity – Rianna Kumar
Homework – Malena Clarke-Fogg
It’s Not Enough – Nathan Mitchell
‘S’ – Lewis Canning
Loneliness – Genevieve Wolff
Bunker At War – Pearce Donachy
Where Are You From? – Stephanie Oluwatamilore Abogunrin
Mr Speaker – Leila Biggs
Strawberry Milk! – Kuhu Agarwal
Heath Fire – Manon Memmi Weir
What Am I Missing? – Ruby Pegues
Cocoon – Poppy Fair
Unrequited – Tara Chetty Audit
I Just Can’t Do It – Lauryn Head
Be Your Own You – Evan Maguire

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UNMUTE podcast is live with performances from the popular book of contemporary monologues written by young people, for young people.