Norm and Ahmed Buzo, Alexander

**Norm and Ahmed** by Alexander Buzo is the kind of Australian play that'll make you simultaneously cringe and applaud its brutal honesty. This razor-sharp two-hander explores the collision between working-class bigotry and immigrant dreams when beer-guzzling Norm encounters Pakistani student Ahmed at a pub. What starts as awkward small talk spirals into something far more revealing about 1960s Australia—and let's be honest, plenty that still rings true today.

Buzo doesn't pull punches in this unflinching examination of racism, class, and cultural identity. Perfect for drama students, theatre lovers, or anyone who appreciates Australian plays that aren't afraid to get uncomfortable. The playwright became a significant voice in Australian theatre, known for capturing the suburban psyche with unsettling accuracy.

This preloved copy from Patina Paperbacks has lived a little but still has plenty of provocative moments left to deliver.

**Reader Reviews:**
*"Uncomfortable in all the right ways—made our book club argue for hours afterwards."*
*"Short but packs a serious punch. Buzo nails the Australian vernacular perfectly."*