The Protest review – superb set of dramas for the Black Lives Matter movement

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Pain, anger and everyday racism are examined in this powerful series of short films from the Bush theatre

A week ago, the Bush theatre asked six writers for their dramatised responses to the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota, the global protests that followed and the state society is in now. These protest plays, curated by Daniel Bailey, are the result of that quickfire commission. Combining political theatre with digital technology, they are available across the Bush's social media platforms, including Twitter and Instagram, and on YouTube. They range in length from one to nine minutes and are honest, impactful pieces that turn life, as it is happening, into story - and sometimes song.

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