TuesdayA young girl is in her bedroom studying for exams when her soldier boyfriend arrives home unexpectedly from active service abroad. What happens during the next 90 minutes in the little room changes the girl for ever. This Edward Bond drama text is accompanied by comprehensive teaching notes. |
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