A fierce and excoriating portrait of British racism, Roy William's Sing
Yer Heart Out for the Lads premiered in 2002 at the National Theatre.
Set in a south-west London pub during the 2000 England vs. Germany
match, tempers are running high. As England lose again, their supporters
in The King George lose it too - at full time, patriotism has become
unapologetic racism.
This Methuen Drama Student Edition of the play includes commentary and
notes by Gemma Edwards, University of Manchester, UK, which explore the
production history of the play as well as the historical, social and
cultural contexts that surround it, such as the rise of Nationalism and
far-right groups in the UK. Also featuring an interview with Roy
Williams about the play and its relevance 20 years on, this edition is a
must-have resource for any student exploring Sing Yer Heart Out for the
Lads.