About “The after-dinner joke”
The play, written by Caryl Churchill, is told through 66 short, episodic scenes. It follows Selby, a young woman who leaves her secretarial job at a large corporation to work for a charity. She hopes to focus on helping others without getting involved in political matters. However, as the story progresses, she learns that it is impossible to remain neutral when working in the field of social good. The play explores the challenges of maintaining an apolitical stance while working toward positive change.
Book details
- First published
- 2015
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