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Performance

VenueThe Ramshorn Theatre
TownGlasgow
CountyGlasgow
From15th March 2007
To17th March 2007
When19:30
PricesFrom £9.00. To £9.00.
The Ramshorn Theatre (V620)
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It's My Party

Work:: It's My Party (S170803512)

A theatrical first, a political first in the UK. A play written about parliament by a sitting politician. Before being elected Green MSP for South Region in 2003, Chris Ballance was an award-winning playwright. 'Water of Life' won an Edinburgh Fringe First in 1990, and 'Viva la Diva' (2001) was runner-up for two London awards. British politics are dominated by those who want power for themselves, for the sake of power, and become addicted to power. This play is a satire, featuring one such character. It is not based on any one MSP. Iona is an amalgam of characteristics, good and bad, that I have observed in a range of people, to differing degrees, across the political spectrum. No MSP has all her characteristics. But most of us MSPs if being honest (it happens) will, I think, recognise some aspect of their lives in her. Some events - and even individual lines - in the play are history, most are entirely made up. I also hope that the play serves as a reminder that politics is also about the humans who are politicians. Much of politics is about the daily minutiae of business, and the clashes of personality, and alliances, that grow on the back-benches, government and opposition.
Author Chris Ballance

Production:: (T01900427559)

Company Chrysalis Theatre Company
Director Nazil Tabatabai-Khatambakhsh
Performer Alis Rowena Taylor

Listing:: L1284384627

Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival. Tickets from SECxtra on 0870 0135464



Production details

Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival. Tickets from SECxtra on 0870 0135464

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