2nd May 1997 (NHB Modern Plays)

Fiction & Literature, Drama, British & Irish, Nonfiction, Entertainment
Cover of the book 2nd May 1997 (NHB Modern Plays) by Jack Thorne, Nick Hern Books
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Jack Thorne ISBN: 9781780013329
Publisher: Nick Hern Books Publication: October 9, 2014
Imprint: Nick Hern Books Language: English
Author: Jack Thorne
ISBN: 9781780013329
Publisher: Nick Hern Books
Publication: October 9, 2014
Imprint: Nick Hern Books
Language: English

A smouldering play about escaping the past, seizing the present and owning the future.

2nd May 1997. An historic victory. The Tories, eighteen years in power, are defeated as New Labour sweeps into government. From the euphoria and despair, three deeply personal stories emerge.

Tory MP Robert prepares to attend the count. With defeat looming large, he fears becoming a forgotten man, while his wife Marie counts the cost of her own sacrifice to politics. Lib Dem footsoldier Ian is no hero, but party-crasher Sarah is determined to make him one. Best mates Jake and Will wake up with a new world order to memorise before their A-level Politics class. Jake dreams of Number 10. Will dreams of Jake.

'rising playwright Jack Thorne takes us back in time with such quiet profundity and verve you get a burst of inspiration to match the uplift of those distant days' - Telegraph<

'richly rewarding... playwright Jack Thorne elegantly refracts the early hours of Blair through three very different relationships... A superb 90 minutes' -Evening Standard

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

A smouldering play about escaping the past, seizing the present and owning the future.

2nd May 1997. An historic victory. The Tories, eighteen years in power, are defeated as New Labour sweeps into government. From the euphoria and despair, three deeply personal stories emerge.

Tory MP Robert prepares to attend the count. With defeat looming large, he fears becoming a forgotten man, while his wife Marie counts the cost of her own sacrifice to politics. Lib Dem footsoldier Ian is no hero, but party-crasher Sarah is determined to make him one. Best mates Jake and Will wake up with a new world order to memorise before their A-level Politics class. Jake dreams of Number 10. Will dreams of Jake.

'rising playwright Jack Thorne takes us back in time with such quiet profundity and verve you get a burst of inspiration to match the uplift of those distant days' - Telegraph<

'richly rewarding... playwright Jack Thorne elegantly refracts the early hours of Blair through three very different relationships... A superb 90 minutes' -Evening Standard

More books from Nick Hern Books

Cover of the book The Acedian Pirates (NHB Modern Plays) by Jack Thorne
Cover of the book Rum and Vodka (NHB Modern Plays) by Jack Thorne
Cover of the book Our Few and Evil Days (NHB Modern Plays) by Jack Thorne
Cover of the book The Night Alive (NHB Modern Plays) by Jack Thorne
Cover of the book Alcatraz (NHB Modern Plays) by Jack Thorne
Cover of the book Shining City (NHB Modern Plays) by Jack Thorne
Cover of the book A Breakfast of Eels (NHB Modern Plays) by Jack Thorne
Cover of the book Sunset at the Villa Thalia (NHB Modern Plays) by Jack Thorne
Cover of the book Any Given Day (NHB Modern Plays) by Jack Thorne
Cover of the book This is Living (NHB Modern Plays) by Jack Thorne
Cover of the book Herding Cats (NHB Modern Plays) by Jack Thorne
Cover of the book Education, Education, Education (NHB Modern Plays) by Jack Thorne
Cover of the book Contemporary Duologues: One Man & One Woman by Jack Thorne
Cover of the book Jez Butterworth Plays: One by Jack Thorne
Cover of the book All Change Please by Jack Thorne
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy