The Jungle

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Readers are overwhelmingly impressed with the emotional depth and powerful storytelling of the play. Many highlight its thought-provoking themes and compelling portrayal of migrant experiences. Several reviewers feel a strong connection to the characters and the narrative, praising its raw honesty and relevance to current issues.

Heartbreaking and thought-provokingEmotionally captivating storylinePowerful script and performanceSome found it better experienced live

Synopsis

Okot wants nothing more than to get to the UK.

Beth wants nothing more than to help him.

Join the hopeful, resilient residents of ‘The Jungle’, the refugees and volunteers from around the globe who gather at the Afghan Café.

They’re just across the Channel, right on our doorstep.

Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson’s The Jungle premiered as a co¬production between Young Vic and the National Theatre with Good Chance Theatre, commissioned by the National Theatre, opening at the Young Vic, London, in December 2017.

The play transferred to the Playhouse Theatre, London, in June 2018.

Publication

PublisherFaber & Faber
Year2019
BindingPaperback
EditionMain
Pages128
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780571350186
ISBN-100571350186
LCCPR6118

The Jungle is a British play written by and published by Faber & Faber (2019).

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