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A New Play For The General Election

by Chris New

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Spring Season | February to May 2015
Who owns the narrative? This is the battleground upon which all elections are now fought.
The World premiere
26 Apr - 12 May 2015
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Chris New's play offers an absurdist exploration of the UK's political deadlock during the May 2015 general elections, highlighting the disillusionment of an electorate overwhelmed by spin and false promises.

About The Play

About The Play

Chris New’s “ground-breaking” first play is an absurdist and oblique look at the UK in May 2015, devised during the rehearsal period and inspired by the general elections’ political deadlock. Fizzing with dark energy, the play is proving to be the most controversial show of the election season.

When the stories we are told can no longer be trusted, where do we turn to find certainty?

“A parable, alluding to a disadvantaged and disorganised electorate, mired in spin and false promises.” Thepublicreviews

“It’s an experience, to say the least…well worth a watch, even if it is just to see what all the fuss is about.” TheUpcoming

“Definitely saying more than the general election is.” Londontheatre1.com

“Fascinating…a brutal “final destination” that spits with real menace.” ThereOughtToBeClowns

More Detail

Cast

Crew

Director

Chris New

Producer

Presented by Man In Rum in association with Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre

Design

Kate Unwin

Lighting

Douglas Green

Sound

Alexandra Faye Braithwaite