Description
Book SynopsisIn 1988, 14-year-old Michael comes out as gay. Later he returns as a teacher. In the background: the notorious Section 28 of Thatcher’s Local Government Act, which prohibited schools from “promoting homosexuality” . The narrative of the play spans from 1988 to 2003.
Trade Review"Next Lesson is an interesting and unique look at LGBT culture, identity and public thought throughout the 80s, 90s, and 00s. " – Everything Theatre " Author Chris Woodley keeps the piece leaping through time as every scene moves the narrative forward to a different year – allowing us to follow the characters and their stories as they develop over the decades. These individual snapshots add up to a colourful collage that deftly documents a particular period of British history. " – Gay Times " In Next Lesson, Woodley manages to make the audience laugh, tear up, and enjoy a little boogie. " – Diva Magazine
Table of ContentsAbout the Company 8 Cast and Creative 9 Author's Note 10 About the Play 12 Next Lesson 13
