Murray is the leader of a north of England council - a town fallen on hard times. New Labour apparatchiks dangle the prospect of a partnership with big business to bring prosperity and personal power. David Napthine's biting play brings a fresh slant to the Faust legend, as the fat cats seek Murray's soul in exchange for the fulfillment of a politician's wildest dreams. A satire on politics, New Labour-style.
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