Word-Play
Royal Court Theatre
- Booking until: Friday, 25 August 2023
- Running time: 1hr 20 minutes, no interval
Word-Play description
“We’ve got another 10 minutes before shit really hits the fan.”
In the Downing Street Press Office an emergency meeting has been called. The Prime Minister has been ad-libbing on live tv (again) and his words are going viral. There is a flurry of accusations, and demands for an apology; but as the team debate what to do next, it’s already too late. His words have found their way to dinner parties, bus journeys and newspaper columns across the nation – and not everyone is angry.
Rabiah Hussain’s new play, directed by Nimmo Ismail, explores how language seeps into public consciousness and reverberates with far reaching consequences that will last for generations.
“History always ripples on. Even if we don’t realise it.”
Word-Play was developed whilst Rabiah Hussain was on attachment as part of the Royal Court Theatre and Kudos Writing Fellowship in 2019.
Playing at Royal Court Theatre
Age restrictions
14+
Important information
14+
This production contains pulsing lights.
Assisted Performances:
Captioned: Sat 26 Aug, 3pm