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Bovver Boys

Full-Length Play, Dramatic Comedy  /  2w, 6m

Willy Holtzman

"Well wrought and intelligent.... The story is threatening when it wants to be, genuinely funny and touching when that's intended." - New York Newsday

"Gripping." - Cleveland Plain Dealer

"A compelling ... taut drama ...…

Bovver Boys

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 6m

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Summary
The Suedes are a gang of skin head toughs in a grimy Scottish industrial town. They live for "the bovver" vicious fighting with other skin heads. An American conscientious objector to the Vietnam War is assigned to serve at their community center hang out. This indomitable idealist reaches out to the gang, but only seems to cause more violence.
  • Cautions
    • Strong Language
    • Mild Adult Themes
    • Smoking

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"Well wrought and intelligent.... The story is threatening when it wants to be, genuinely funny and touching when that's intended." - New York Newsday

"Gripping." - Cleveland Plain Dealer

"A compelling ... taut drama ... with a fresh, ironic twist." - Back Stage

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  • Minimum Fee: $120 per performance

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