This House
Written by James Graham
Directed by Jeremy Herrin
Following sell-out runs at the National Theatre and in the West End this extraordinarily prescient play takes on a new importance in the current political climate. Are we in the midst of a political revolution? Can the country stay united?
Roll back to 1974. The corridors of Westminster ring with the sound of infighting and backbiting as Britain's political parties battle to change the future of the nation, whatever it takes.
In an era of chaos, both hilarious and shocking, fist fights break out in the parliamentary bars, high-stake tricks and games are played, while sick or dying MPs are carried through the lobby to register their crucial votes as the government hangs by a thread.
James Graham's biting, energetic and critically-acclaimed play strips politics down to the practical realities of those behind the scenes who roll up their sleeves, and on occasion bend the rules, to manoeuvre a diverse and conflicting chorus of MPs within the Mother of all Parliaments.
Directed by Jeremy Herrin (People, Places and Things, Wolf Hall), This House gives us a timely, moving and often amusing insight into the workings of British politics, with a live band on stage playing music from the era.
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Onstage seating is available for this show, please ask box office for details, or simply select 'On Stage Seats' when prompted to select your seating area. Audience members sitting in these seats will not be involved in the action of the play.
Reviews
Ferociously witty
Daily Telegraph
A funny and moving political epic
The Times
A gripping and fluidily staged account of the sink-or-swim daily life of a minority government...a stroke of genius
The Times
Magnificently sharp and witty...a landslide success
Evening Standard
Thrilling
The Guardian
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Tickets from £15.
Weekday matinees from £10.
Group, family, disabled and school rates available via our box office.
Get the best seats in the house! Onstage seating available for this show, please ask box office for details.
Running time
2 hours and 55 minutes including interval
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