A taste of honey
Book • 2008
Shelagh Delaney's "A Taste of Honey" is a groundbreaking play that portrays working-class life in post-war Salford.
The story revolves around Jo, a young woman, and her turbulent relationship with her promiscuous mother, Helen.
Jo finds solace in a brief affair with a Black sailor and later forms a friendship with a kind-hearted gay art student, Geoffrey.
Delaney's play tackles themes of race, class, gender, and sexuality with raw honesty and sensitivity.
The play is celebrated for its realistic dialogue, complex characters, and its challenge to the social norms of the time.
"A Taste of Honey" remains a significant work in British theatre, influencing generations of playwrights and artists.
The story revolves around Jo, a young woman, and her turbulent relationship with her promiscuous mother, Helen.
Jo finds solace in a brief affair with a Black sailor and later forms a friendship with a kind-hearted gay art student, Geoffrey.
Delaney's play tackles themes of race, class, gender, and sexuality with raw honesty and sensitivity.
The play is celebrated for its realistic dialogue, complex characters, and its challenge to the social norms of the time.
"A Taste of Honey" remains a significant work in British theatre, influencing generations of playwrights and artists.
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