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Nica Burns, Caro Newling for Neal Street Productions, Headlong, in association with Jonathan Church Productions, Gavin Kalin Productions and TC Beech Ltd present the National Theatre and Chichester Festival Theatre production of This House
Is a political revolution coming? Will the Labour party collapse? Can the kingdom stay united?
It's 1974. And Westminster is about to go to war with itself. Set in the engine rooms of the House of Commons, James Graham's This House dives deep into the secret world of the Whips who roll up their sleeves and go to often farcical lengths to influence an unruly chorus of MPs within the Mother of all Parliaments.
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.
Premiered to universal acclaim at the National Theatre in 2012, This House written by James Graham (The Vote, Privacy) and directed by Headlong Artistic Director Jeremy Herrin (People, Places and Things, Wolf Hall), gives us a timely, moving and often amusing insight into the workings of British politics.
5 stars – Evening Standard
Fiona Mountford
‘a treat and a triumph, this is a superlative night out in the West End.’
‘magnificently sharp and witty’
‘There has simply been no better direction than this in 2016’
5 stars – The Guardian
Michael Billington
‘James Graham’s enthralling play’
‘Jeremy Herrin’s superbly choreographed production’
‘a thrilling play that both relives history and transcends it.’
- Address
Garrick Theatre, 2 Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0HH
- Cancellation Policy
No exchanges are refunds after booking.
- Duration
2 hours 55 mins incl. interval
- Good To Know
Please Note : If you select Post as delivery method the tickets will not be sent out until two weeks before the performance.
- Suitable For Children
Age Recommendation: 14+
- Times
19 November 2016 – 25 February 2017
- Where Do I Go
Garrick Theatre, 2 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0HH
By Tube- Leicester Square or Charing Cross
By Train- Charing Cross
By Bus-3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 15, 24, 29, 30
Garrick Theatre
Garrick Theatre, 2 Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0HH
Latest critic reviews
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‘The most intelligent, entertaining and informative political drama of this decade’
The Telegraph
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‘riveting and highly relevant’
The Times
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...a thrilling play that both relives history and transcends it.
The Guardian
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This House is a remarkable achievement for all concerned.
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