Capture the essence of contemporary theater with 'Golden Shield', a groundbreaking Australian play by trailblazing writer Anchuli Felicia King. This B-format paperback, published by Melbourne University Publishing in 2019, features 118 riveting pages that blend personal drama with international intrigue. Follow the journey of Julie Chen, a determined young lawyer, and her sister Eva, who becomes a translator in a daring legal battle against an American tech giant entangled with the Chinese government's infamous internet firewall. As they undertake a class action exposing critical issues like censorship, mass surveillance, and corporate greed, family loyalty and the complexities of their past are put to the ultimate test. Perfect for theater enthusiasts and readers alike, 'Golden Shield' reflects the vibrant and challenging landscape of today's globalized society. This Melbourne Theatre Company NEXT STAGE Original production highlights the importance of language, identity, and resilience in the face of oppression. Get your copy today, and immerse yourself in a world where personal stakes collide with political challenges. Delivery options are available for prompt shipping, ensuring that you can experience this compelling narrative without delay.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780522876369
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PUB
Pages: 118


Description:
A riveting new Australian play, Golden Shield sees trailblazing writer Anchuli Felicia King smash the personal against the political in a globetrotting thriller.

Tenacious young lawyer Julie Chen brings her sister Eva on board as a translator in a risky legal battle with international ramifications. Leading a class action exposing an American tech giant's involvement with the Chinese government's internet firewall, Golden Shield, they must put their differences aside to confront censorship, mass surveillance, corporate greed and their own complicated past.


Loyalty, family and language are tested in this Melbourne Theatre Company NEXT STAGE Original production.


Commissioned through MTC's NEXT STAGE Writers' Program with the support of the Playwrights Giving Circle Donors,
The Ian Potter Foundation, Naomi Milgrom Foundation, The Myer Foundation, Malcolm Robertson Foundation
and The University of Melbourne.