Drones, Baby, Drones
Nov 2016 · Bloomsbury Publishing
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About this eBook
“From now on, it’s drones, baby, drones”
- Robert Gates, former U.S. Defense Secretary
Three writers. Two plays. One vital tale of power, sex and infighting at the top of the Washington establishment, and its far-reaching repercussions. As Barack Obama prepares to leave office, this world premiere double bill probes behind the scenes of America’s controversial drone wars, and asks what they will mean for our future.
This Tuesday
It’s 5a.m. A CIA director learns her daughter has been injured in a car crash, a White House security adviser is sleeping with an intern, a Pentagon General is working out in the gym. This Tuesday, in an hour, they have a vital decision to make.
The Kid
Wednesday. A missile hits a wedding in Pakistan. 7000 miles away, two drone operators begin their celebration. Pushing the button was the start. If only it were the end...
- Robert Gates, former U.S. Defense Secretary
Three writers. Two plays. One vital tale of power, sex and infighting at the top of the Washington establishment, and its far-reaching repercussions. As Barack Obama prepares to leave office, this world premiere double bill probes behind the scenes of America’s controversial drone wars, and asks what they will mean for our future.
This Tuesday
It’s 5a.m. A CIA director learns her daughter has been injured in a car crash, a White House security adviser is sleeping with an intern, a Pentagon General is working out in the gym. This Tuesday, in an hour, they have a vital decision to make.
The Kid
Wednesday. A missile hits a wedding in Pakistan. 7000 miles away, two drone operators begin their celebration. Pushing the button was the start. If only it were the end...
About the author
Ron Hutchinson is an Emmy Award winning screenwriter and an Olivier Award nominated playwright.
David Greig is an acclaimed and award-winning playwright.
Christina Lamb is a Sunday Times Chief Foreign Correspondent.
David Greig is an acclaimed and award-winning playwright.
Christina Lamb is a Sunday Times Chief Foreign Correspondent.
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