Black Watch
by Gregory Burke

Name: Black Watch
Brand: Gregory Burke
SKU: 9780571274901
Rating: 3.73 (486 reviews)

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Highlights

British

What readers are saying

Readers are deeply moved by the play's exploration of the Iraq War from the soldiers' perspectives, highlighting their complexities and struggles. Many appreciate its raw honesty, powerful writing, and the emotional depth it provides to the subject of war. The live performance is frequently praised as the ideal way to experience the story, as it encapsulates the energy and intensity that the text alone cannot convey.

Powerful exploration of soldiers' perspectivesRaw and emotional storytellingVisuals and choreography enhance the experienceBetter experienced live than readSome dialogue perceived as excessive swearing

Synopsis

Viewed through the eyes of those on the ground, Black Watch reveals what it means to be part of the legendary Scottish regiment, what it means to be part of the war on terror, and what it means to make the journey home.

This book contains Gregory Burke's award-winning script, with production notes by the director John Tiffany and color photographs that capture the powerful and inventive use of movement in this urgent piece of theatre.