"Kitchen" play poster and brochure (METU Players, 2003)

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2003

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Arnold Wesker's play "The Kitchen" is one of the most famous works of the English writer. Game, It takes place in a restaurant in London in the late 1950s, and the people working in this environment It deals with their lives and relationships. The work focuses on the daily life of the working class, It deals with themes such as relationships, the search for freedom and social dynamics. The play takes place in a London restaurant. Daily work of the workers and the chef working in the restaurant kitchen focuses on their lives. Cuisine is a collection of stories and life experiences from different cultures and past. It is an environment that brings together experiences. Various characters, the difficulties they experience As they struggle, they share their personal experiences and dreams. While things proceed routinely in the beginning, over time each character has their own personal problems and problems. dreams come true. Peter, one of the main characters, says that he is looking for another job and He learns that the restaurant will be closed after a while. This situation also affects other characters. It causes them to question their future and review their lives. Each character working in the kitchen has their own story. Some to send money to their families While working, some struggle to achieve their own dreams. On the one hand, things cope with the complexity and intensity of personal relationships and emotional They deal with difficulties. While the play shows the characters' interactions, conflicts and solidarity with each other, It also addresses the daily difficulties and social dynamics experienced by the working class. Finally, the restaurant closes and each character continues in their own way. But this experience is in the life of each It leaves deep impressions and makes the viewer think about the inner strength and endurance of man. "Kitchen" is known as a realistic play written masterfully by Arnold Wesker. He accepts it as an important source for understanding the life and struggle of his class.

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METU theater plays, Art on campus, Kitchen

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/106366
https://bellek.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/106366

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METU Bellek, Multimedia