John Major’s rise from obscure whip to PM part of new National Theatre season
Summary
The National Theatre in London will open a new season featuring eight world premieres, including a play about John Major’s rise to prime minister by James Graham. The season focuses on political change, global conflicts, and diverse cultural stories, with many new works alongside modern classics.Key Facts
- The new play about John Major is written by James Graham and directed by Jeremy Herrin.
- The play shows Major’s journey from a lesser-known political role to prime minister during a key time with Europe.
- The season includes eight world premieres and other new works addressing political and global themes.
- Other premieres include plays about Nelson Mandela’s 1997 meeting, the Arab Spring, and a political family drama by Oladipo Agboluaje.
- The season also features a new musical with Joan Armatrading’s songs and an immersive production called Ghostlight by Punchdrunk.
- There will be several modern classics and 20th-century plays, such as West Side Story, Plenty, and Death of a Salesman.
- No Shakespeare plays will be performed on the main stages; instead, Hamlet will be available through the theatre’s streaming service.
- The season’s theme centers on resilience, hope, and global perspectives, aiming to reach audiences in theatres, cinemas, schools, and online.
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