Pugwash

1957. Barely a decade after the first use of atomic bombs, the world is divided and fearful of the real threat of nuclear weaponry. In an effort to understand the devastating effects of radiation, leading scientists and academics—world-renowned “Thinkers”—are invited to a conference in the small town of Pugwash, Nova Scotia.

Two local children, Conni and Jamie, take interest in some of the Thinkers, who are humbled by their innocent welcome. But a spy disguised as a reporter has conned Jamie for information to use against the Thinkers, putting the entire conference—and the town of Pugwash—at risk.

AUTHOR

Vern Thiessen

Vern Thiessen is one of Canada’s most produced playwrights. His work has been seen across Canada, the United States, and Europe. Vern is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Elizabeth Sterling Haynes Award for Outstanding New Play, the City of Edmonton Arts Achievement Award, and the Governor General’s Literary Award for Drama. Vern received his BA from the University of Winnipeg and an M.F.A. from the University of Alberta. He currently lives in Edmonton, where he is the artistic director of Workshop West Playwrights’ Theatre.

AUTHOR

Sandra Ionno Butcher

Sandra Ionno Butcher is chief executive of the National Organisation for Foetal Alcohol Syndrome-UK (NOFAS-UK), and also serves as director of the Pugwash history project. She is the former executive director of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs.

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“It’s an intelligent and thoughtful play that is relevant in many ways to today’s political climate, while shedding light on an intriguing local story.”

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Dimensions:

120 Pages
7.62in * 5.12in * .25in
140.00gr
.31lb

Published:

December 09, 2019

Publisher:

Playwrights Canada Press

ISBN:

9780369100603

9780369100634 – MobiPocket

9780369100610 – PDF

9780369100627 – EPUB

Book Subjects:

DRAMA / Canadian

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Language:

eng

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