PARTY LINES
Party Lines grew out of wanting to offer a theatrical response to the May 2015 election. 5 writers picked one political party - Conservative, UKIP, Green, Labour, Lib Dems - from a ‘ballot box’ and were given 6 weeks to write a 20-minute play inspired by their chosen party. 5 directors were paired with each writer through the same ‘ballot box’ process and the plays were performed by 10 actors for one night only at Westminster Reference Library.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
FRI 8th MAY 2015 - WESTMINSTER REFERENCE LIBRARY
HOW TO GET AHEAD IN POLITICS
Writer Stella Feehily
Director Simeilia Hodge-Dallaway
Stage Manager Fiona Jane Coombe
MP Sam Graham
Chief Whip Danny Webb
Giles Ian Bonar
Manifesto The Conservative Party
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Writer Diana Nneka Atuona
Director Robert Wolstenholme
Stage Manager Fiona Jane Coombe
Azezat Emma Dennis-Edwards
Officer Bob Cryer
Manifesto UKIP
THE MAN IN THE SKY
Writer Luke Barnes
Director Helen Donnelly
Stage Manager Fiona Jane Coombe
Tony Matt Andrews
Voice & Jack James Cooney
Hugo Luke Barnes
Manifesto The Green Party
PIECE OF MIND
Writer Andrew Muir
Director Tarek Iskander
Stage Manager Fiona Jane Coombe
Gavin Aden Gillett
Max Ian Bonar
Manifesto The Labour Party
FILTH
Writer Somalia Seaton
Director Des Kennedy
Stage Manager Fiona Jane Coombe
Jackie Sutara Gayle
Travis Akemnji Ndifornyen
Manifesto The Lib Dems
AUDIENCE FEEDBACK
“Very diverse and real issues in todays society.”
“So relevant, especially today.”
“Brilliant initiative. Creative thinking.”
“Excellent and educational way of portraying British politics.”
“Brilliant concept, loved the variety of work on show. Please do more…and soon!”
“A fantastic project with great engagement”
“An excellent, witty, sharp set of plays.”
“Stunning cast.”
“Fantastic cast! Well done to all!”
“Very inspiring and unique experience.”
“Please continue these events, they are brilliant!”
“Fantastic event! Great entertainment.”
“On a day of profound disappointment for many in the arts, tonight shone a light. Brilliant production.”
“Excellent all round – I look forward to whatever Ardent does next.”
“They need more financial support to make this evening even more brilliant! Great start!”
Production Photos: Taken from film and edit by Gareth McLeod
FUNDERS
This production has been made possible thanks to:
Arts Council England
Teale Charitable Trust
Thanks to the following for their donations:
Mark Hopkinson, Saleem Fazal, Kelly Fagan Robinson, Kate Furby, Bryony Robins, Daryl Branch, Philip Davies MP, Jeremy Lefroy, Eve Burt and Alistair Burt MP