'Unmissable' - The Independent

"I don't think we should give up our values to find common ground.

Then it's not common ground, it's their ground and we're just standing on it."

"Riveting. Thrillingly paced, effervescent with wit and intelligence and superbly acted. Urgent and unmissable."

The Times

Election night in the US, and things are looking rosy for the Democratic Party. Holed up in a hotel watching the results flood in are the likely President-elect, his wife, advisors and 20 year old son John Jnr. Every speech, interview and photocall has been carefully controlled and meticulously orchestrated, all leading up to this big night.

At the same time controversial photos of John Jnr are gathering momentum on the internet. Whilst his father's advisors work against the clock on damage limitation, it's up to father and son to try and reach an agreement.

"Political theatre does not get much more topical than this. Electrifying. Shinn reworks diverse real-life headlines into a gripping dramatic knot."

Independent on Sunday

Christopher Shinn's searching new play examines religion, freedom of expression and personal responsibility. His previous plays include Dying City, Four, Where Do We Live and Other People.  

Director Dominic Cooke

Designer Hildegard Bechtler

Lighting Charles Balfour

Sound Ian Dickinson

Cast includes Nancy Crane, Domhnall Gleeson, Adam James, Matthew Marsh, Pamela Nomvete, Eddie Redmayne

Cast, Writer and Director Interviews:

Royal Court Podcast featuring writer Christopher Shinn, director Dominic Cooke and cast members Eddie Redmayne (John) and Matthew Marsh (John Senior)                                     

Christopher Shinn discusses freedom of speech (Metro, 25th August)                                           

Dominic Cooke talks candidly about commissioning the play and the process of rehearsal (Financial Times, 29th August)                                     

Eddie Redmayne talks about his career past, present and future (What'sOnStage.com, 1st September)                                     

Christopher Shinn talks about the play from an American perspective (Variety, 29th August)                                     

Visit the Now or Later website for photographs and video footage from the production