“This House” with Jack Weatherill (Charles Edwards). Photo by Johan Persson
Do Downton Abbey The Iron Lady, The Queen, Frost/Nixon, and West Wing captivate you? Then this funny, fast-paced, aggressive, confrontational, thought-provoking and entertaining new play by James Graham, This House, is for you. Don’t miss the screening of NT Live’s relevant, social and political comedy/drama at Orcas Center this coming Thursday, May 23 at 7:30 pm.
It’s 1974 and 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 this hung parliament, the ruling party holds on by a thread. Votes are won and lost by one, fist fights erupt in the bars, and ill MPs are hauled in to cast their votes. It’s a time when a staggering number of politicians die, and age old traditions and allegiances are thrown aside in the struggle for power.
This House, James Graham’s biting, energetic and critically–acclaimed (two sold out runs in London) new 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.
“A funny and moving political epic. Another hit is born.“ The Times
“James Graham’s superb new drama held everyone enthralled throughout… Funny, touching and cliff-hangingly suspenseful.” Daily Telegraph
“… kicks off with the kind of action-packed exposition for which The West Wing was celebrated.” Variety
Tickets for This House from NT Live are $18 for adults, $13 students, $2 off for Orcas Center members, and may be purchased at www.orcascenter.org or by calling 376-2281 ext. 1 or visiting the Orcas Center Box Office open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from noon – 4 pm.
