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Set against the backdrop of Victorian entertainment, the narrative explores themes of hypocrisy, racism, and sexual repression through the lens of a pantomime. It features characters like Dick Whittington, his companion Jack, and Sally, alongside traditional elements such as a flying ballet and a transformation scene. The story ultimately reveals the dark realities of the British East India Company's most lucrative crop, intertwining humor with a serious critique of societal values and the era's moral contradictions.
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Poppy, Peter Nichols
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- 2015
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- Title
- Poppy
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Peter Nichols
- Publisher
- Samuel French Ltd
- Publisher
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 80
- ISBN13
- 9780573080869
- Category
- Theatre / Drama, Maps and Travel
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of Victorian entertainment, the narrative explores themes of hypocrisy, racism, and sexual repression through the lens of a pantomime. It features characters like Dick Whittington, his companion Jack, and Sally, alongside traditional elements such as a flying ballet and a transformation scene. The story ultimately reveals the dark realities of the British East India Company's most lucrative crop, intertwining humor with a serious critique of societal values and the era's moral contradictions.