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“The title's so upfront. It gives fair warning about the play's content. I'm writing about a kind of disenchantment, an anger, but quite a cool 90's anger, at a time when we're not very good at openly being angry. . . . I don't think I ever thought the title was titillating. I thought it was incredibly catchy. If the play is about the reduction in human relations down to a consumerist rationale, then thematically, the title is entirely linked into the thesis of the play.”

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Mark Ravenhill
Mark Ravenhill

Mark Ravenhill, born on June 7, 1966, is a British playwright known for his sharp social commentary and experimental theatrical structures. His works have had a profound impact on contemporary theatre. more

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