Play Mas by Mustapha Matura (Paperback Book)

Name: Play Mas by Mustapha Matura (Paperback Book)
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

\""Matura's play not only offers a potted guide to Trinidadian ethnicity, economics and politics, but also a potent metaphor for the post-colonial process. It is also very funny ... the real power of Matura's play lies in its reminder, under all that surface exuberance, that the movement towards independence carried its own element of fancy-dress masquerade.\"" The Guardian\n1950s Port of Spain. Samuel, a young tailor\u2019s assistant, dreams of Trinidad\u2019s independence.\nOn the eve of carnival everyone fills the streets, dressed up to play mas. This annual celebration turns to tragedy and spurs Samuel on to make a decision that will change the political landscape of the future of this vibrant, volatile island.\nPlay Mas premiered at the Royal Court in 1974, winning the Evening Standard Award for Best\n\nPlay Mas\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note: the price advertised is as l;