2ND MAY 1997 by Jack Thorne
About
nabokov and the Bush Theatre
in association with Watford Palace Theatre and Mercury Theatre Colchester
2nd May 1997. An historic victory. The Tories, 18 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 to a new world order and try to memorise the cabinet before their politics A Level class. Jake dreams of Number 10. Will dreams of Jake.
A smouldering new play from one of Britain's most exciting young writers about escaping the past, seizing the present and owning the future.
2nd May 1997 on Tour
20 – 21 Oct Watford Palace Theatre
22 – 24 Oct The Mercury Theatre, Colchester
27 – 31 Oct The Royal Exchange Studio, Manchester
CLICK HERE to view our 2nd May 1997 trailer.
Please note that the performance contains smoking, nudity and some bad language.
