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  • It's the Economy, Stupid

    Fri 25 - Sat 26 Oct at 9pm
    Tickets £8 - £12 (+ booking fee)
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    Joe and Dylan uncover how economics wins elections, and why it's is so bloody complicated! A bold new show from the award-winning creators of Labels and Fanboy. ★★★★ The Stage, ★★★★★ Adventures in Theatreland, ★★★★ Theatre Weekly

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    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!

    Post-Show Discussion | Friday 25 Oct

    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.

    Praise:

    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

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    Content Notice
    Running Time 60 mins
    Wheelchair Accessible
    Wheelchair Accessible
    Assistance dogs welcome
    Assistance dogs welcome
    Health Notice
    Health NoticeFlashing lights, loud noises.

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