Brilliant Monkey
by Alan Dukes

Brilliant Monkey Book Cover
Brilliant Monkey Cover

Synopsis

Two sensitive and heartbreaking stories that explore the lives of those affected by war and caught between two worlds.

"Brilliant Monkey" -- Gerard is a returned veteran of active service in Afghanistan who has suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury.

While being assessed by the military as an outpatient Gerard reunites with his older, homeless brother Danny, whos wounded in his own way.

"Skip Millers Hit Songs" -- Skip Miller has spent years photographing the war zones of Africa.

Balancing his suburban life in Adelaide and the reality of his experiences in Africa leaves him dislocated as he finds it difficult to fit in.

This dislocation is mirrored in the experiences of African refugees now living in Adelaide.

Themes

Performance

Cast

A medium cast size of 8 total roles, 2 female and 6 male roles.

Publication

Year Published
2012
ISBN 10
0868199532
ISBN 13
9780868199535
Binding
Paperback
Edition
UK ed.
Print Length
94 pages
Language
English
LCCN
2015375918
LCC
PR9616.62 .D85 2012
Print
Brilliant Monkey is a Australian and New Zealand play written by and published by Currency Press in 2012. The print edition has an ISBN-13 of 9780868199535 and an ISBN-10 of 0868199532.

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