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Things Can Only Get Better is the story of Lilian Sanderson a Labour MP elected for the first time on 1st May 1999 full of hope for the future. With her brother-in-law Simon, whom she persuades to stand for the National Executive, they plan to fight for socialism and the working class inside the Party. Gradually Lilian and Simon are enmeshed in the politicking, the spin and the messy compromises of parliamentary politics and their personal lives suddenly become the property of the Labour Party publicity machine. Lilian and Simon confront each other during the war in the former Yugoslavia.

Cast/Performers

Ignatius Anthony, Janet Behan, Mark Lawrence

Creatives/Company

Author: Richard Roques
Company: A&R Theatre Company
Director: Ian Rimington
Design: Amanda Wilson
Lighting: Nicki Rensten

Things Can Only Get Better

Things Can Only Get Better (Play) production archive for QTIX code T551934432. Details of all Things Can Only Get Better archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S0811207749

Archive Listings

20 Jul 99
to
8 Aug 99

Etcetera Theatre
Inner London, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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