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Jab Test

by James McDermott

Press Info
New Writing
“Last twenty nine years. You haven’t had to make any decisions. I’ve paid every bill, made every sacrifice… But now… You made a choice. You’re gonna have to face the consequence”.

Kacey Ainsworth and Liam Tobin star in this stunning new British play. Inspired by true events, Jab is a coruscating new black comedy, exploring power, gender, domestic violence, conspiracy theories, ignorance, and the limits of love.

The World Premiere
20 Feb - 16 Mar 2024
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Londontheatre1

Jack the Lad

London Pub Theatres

Spy In The Stalls

“Jab is going to be the Covid-related play against which all others are measured.”

Londontheatre1

OffWestEnd Award Nomination for Best New Play

About The Play

Anne is tired. Tired of menopause. Tired of working in a dying NHS. And tired of her lazy sexist Daily Mail reading husband Don. But they’ve been together twenty nine years. They know each other inside out. They’ve survived so much.

Then COVID plunges the country into lockdown, forcing them to isolate together. After all, the home is a place of safety… isn’t it?

As the world falls apart outside, Anne and Don’s marriage slowly falls apart inside. But soon there will be a solution. Won’t there?

Inspired by true events, Jab is a coruscating new black comedy, exploring power, gender, domestic violence, conspiracy theories, ignorance, and the limits of love.

Kacey Ainsworth and Liam Tobin star in this stunning new British play, directed by Scott Le Crass, recently nominated for Best Creative West End Debut at The Stage Awards for his production of Rose, starring Maureen Lipman.

Cast

Casting is yet to be announced.

Crew

Director

Scott Le Crass

Designer

Leah Kelly

Lighting Designer

Jodie Underwood

Composer

Adam Langston

Associate Producer

Kevin Nolan

Assistant Director

Josie Rattigan

Stage Manager

Roel Fox

Producer

Presented by Free Run Productions in association with Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre

Supported By

Supported by Sue Pomroy of SJP Management

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Reviews

Londontheatre1

Jack the Lad

London Pub Theatres

Spy In The Stalls

“Jab is going to be the Covid-related play against which all others are measured.”

Londontheatre1

OffWestEnd Award Nomination for Best New Play

Playscript

Jab

Jab

by James McDermott

Samuel French

“Last twenty-nine years... You haven’t had to make any decisions. I’ve paid every bill, made every sacrifice… But now… You made a choice. You’re gonna have to face the consequence.” Anne is tired. T…