Jonathan Church Productions and Headlong present the National Theatre and Chichester Festival Theatre production of

This House

Produced in the West End by Nica Burns, Neal Street Productions and Headlong
Written by James Graham
Directed by Jeremy Herrin
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Description

 

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.

Get the best seats in the house!
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

Company & Creatives

Actor

Ian Barritt
Ensemble
William Chubb
Humphrey Atkins
Giles Cooper
Fred Silvester
Stephen Critchlow
Ensemble
James Gaddas
Walter Harrison
Natalie Grady
Ann Taylor
Ian Houghton
Ensemble
David Hounslow
Joe Harper
Harry Kershaw
Ensemble
Louise Ludgate
Ensemble
Geoffrey Lumb
Ensemble
Nicholas Lumley
Oxshott/Belfast West/St Helens & Ensemble
Martin Marquez
Bob Mellish
Matthew Pidgeon
Jack Weatherill
Miles Richardson
Speaker Act I/Mansfield/Serjeant at Arms Act II/West Lothian & Ensemble
Tony Turner
Michael Cocks
Orlando Wells
Ensemble
Ticket Information

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

Fees and Charges

As of 15 January, we now charge a transaction fee of £2.50 on all payment types. This covers administration costs and postage and enables us to provide a dedicated booking service. This charge does not apply to transactions under £10, group bookings over 50 and school group bookings. We also waive this charge if you are a REP Friend.

Please talk to a member of our BOX office team if you require further information.

Fees & Charges
As of 15 January, we now charge a transaction fee of £2.50 on all payment types. This covers administration costs and postage and enables us to provide a dedicated booking service. This charge does not apply to transactions under £10, group bookings over 50 and school group bookings. We also waive this charge if you are a REP Friend.

Please talk to a member of our BOX office team if you require further information.
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