1979
by Michael Healey
by Michael Healey
The play is a fast-paced satirical political comedy that explores the challenges faced by young Prime Minister Joe Clark in 1979 as he navigates pressures from his colleagues and the changing landscape of Conservative party politics.
About The Play
About The Play
OffWestEnd Award nomination for Performance Ensemble
In May 1979, Progressive Conservative Joe Clark was elected as Canada’s youngest ever Prime Minister.
By Christmas 1979, it looked as though it was all over.
But Clark is young and idealistic, resolute on making his mark in office, and governing for the whole country, not just his own party supporters. Faced with a critical decision, his colleagues – including his predecessor Pierre Trudeau – take the opportunity to steer him in completely different directions…
As the UK heads into what will almost certainly be another General Election year, this fast-paced satirical political comedy is a dazzling insight into the rapidly changing world of Conservative party politics.
A European premiere from multi-award-winning playwright Michael Healey in his fourth production at the Finborough Theatre.
1979 POST-SHOW DISCUSSION
On Wednesday, 10 January 2023, there will be a post-show discussion, free to ticket-holders of that evening’s performance, with cast, Samantha Coughlan, Joseph May, Ian Porter, and Director, Jimmy Walters, hosted by award-winning dramatist Robert Shearman.