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Great Britain

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Closed August 23, 2014

It has the bracing quality of topicality and is written with real verve.

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TRANSFERRING TO THE WEST END ON 10TH SEPTEMBER

Richard Bean and Nicholas Hytner follows up their 2012 surprise hit One Man, Two Guv'nors with a satirically biting expose into the world of press freedom and phone hacking, just hot on the heels of the recent hacking trial verdicts.

WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

Billie Piper stars as ambitious young news editor Paige Britain in Richard Bean's satirical new play looking at press freedom, government and the police. How far is she prepared to go, in order to capture new audiences and keep hold of her regular readers? This play is fast, anarchic furious and is expected to cause waves in the West End, not to mention some red faced just down the road in Whitehall. A must see for political afficianados and followers of the Leveson Enquiry.

Piper has previously been seen on stage in Effects, for which she garnered Best Actress Olivier and Evening Standard award nominations, and has also starred in Reasons to be Pretty, and Treats.

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Dates

Opening night: 30 June 2014

Audience

Suitable for ages 12+

Run time

Two hours and 45 minutes, including one interval

MASKS

You may be required to wear a mask during this performance. Please contact the venue directly for more information.

Cast and Creative

Cast

Billie Piper as Paige Britain
Robert Glenister as Wilson Tikkel
Dermot Crowley as Paschal O'Leary
Jo Dockery as Virginia White
Rupert Vansittart as Jonathan Whey
Aaron Neil as Police Commissioner Sully Kassam

Creative

Written by Richard Bean
Directed by Nicholas Hytner
Designed by Tim Hatley
Lighting by Neil Austin
Music by Grant Olding
Sound by Paul Arditti
Video/projection by Leo Warner
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