Joe Sellman-Leava and Dylan Howells embark on a quest to uncover how the economy wins elections, and why the force that dominates our lives is so bloody complicated!
Based on a true story of a family caught up in the 90s recession, It's the Economy, Stupid! is a bold new play from the Fringe First winning creators of Labels and Fanboy, revealing the humanity behind economics. Armed with bags, boxes and an old board game, Joe and Dylan calculate how their lives have been shaped by the economies they grew up in.
Developed with and directed by internationally acclaimed Katharina Reinthaller, and produced by Worklight Theatre, It's the Economy, Stupid! is touring the UK fresh from a sold-out, critically acclaimed run at Edinburgh Fringe!
Join a chat with the creators of the show, with special guest Fraser Stewart from Regen. We'll be discussing the overlapping economic and climate crises, and the solutions offered by a low carbon economy. This is a chance to share your own thoughts and experiences after the show - and discuss how we can all build a fairer economy.
WINNER: Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor - DarkChat Edinburgh Awards
‘Smart, sharp writing...deftly blends the personal with the political’ ★★★★ Natasha Tripney, The Stage
"This show achieves the impossible" ★★★★ Playbill
‘Promises to leave you both entertained and enlightened’ ★★★★ Theatre Weekly
‘Informative, poignant, very funny, expertly and charmingly delivered. Catch it while you can’ ★★★★ Broadway Baby
‘Insightful, informative and impactful’ ★★★★ Edfringe Review
‘To say I'd recommend it is an understatement!’ ★★★★ DarkChat
’Intelligent, moving and compelling’ ★★★★ ½ Arts Hub
★★★★★ Adventures in Theatreland
★★★★★ The Real Chrisparkle
★★★★★ City Girl Network
★★★★ British Theatre Guide
★★★★ List
★★★★ Terri Paddock
Tobi King Bakare and this theatre deserve a shout-out for such a young, diverse audience. There is so much talk about audiences being full of over 60s and why, why can’t theatres get the crowds in to reflect society in general? Well, I’m happy to say that on a rainy Thursday evening, the theatre was completely full.
Caiti Grove on Before I Go in CPT's Spring 2023 season London Theatre Reviews
