Alaska

Produced as a programme text with the Royal Court Theatre where the play premieres from 24 May - 23 June 2007 The play is produced as part of Dominic Cooke's first season as the new artistic director of the Court and will receive press and media attention An exciting debut work exploring topical themes of identity and race in modern Britain 'D C Moore's debut is a searing and uncomfortable probing of prejudice in all its forms.' - The Independent

Produced as a programme text for the world premiere of the work at the Royal Court Theatre's Theatre Upstairs, Alaska explores the life and lies of Frank in a play that raises questions about identity and race in modern Britain.Produced as a programme text for the world premiere of the work at the Royal Court Theatre's Theatre Upstairs, Alaska explores the life and lies of Frank. Frank is an ordinary bloke who likes smoking, history and playing House of the Dead 3. He can put up with his job on a cinema kiosk until a new supervisor arrives who is younger than him. And Asian. The conflict that arises provokes a spiral of lies and eventual violence that uncovers Frank's facade and raises questions about identity and race in modern Britain.