'PUGILIST SPECIALIST' The Riot Group
I'm gonna clip anything with a moustache. (Freud). Evolve or die. That's all I'm saying Freud. (Stein). An elite squad of US marines have been ordered to assassinate a troublesome Middle East leader, Big Stash. Four gather for the heads up: an ageing colonel, twitchy Freud (the sniper), emotionless Stutter (communications), and talented explosives expert Emma Stein.
Previously at an army training base Stein made a complaint about harassment from her comrades, and it becomes clear that the moustachioed dictator isn't the real target.
The Riot Group, based in San Fransisco, won every major award at 2003 Edinburgh Fringe Festival with this 'War on Terror' inspired play.
Remarkable and riveting. It's hard to imagine more brilliant or arresting new writing.
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