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Worklight Theatre presents

It’s The Economy, Stupid!

by Joe Sellman-Leava, with Dylan Howells Mon 10 – Sat 15 Mar 25 60 minutes
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Soho Upstairs – Dean Street Age Recommendation: 14+ Running time: 60 minutes

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Following a sold-out Edinburgh Fringe and critically acclaimed UK tour, Joe Sellman-Leava and Dylan Howells return to Soho Theatre.

‘Smart, sharp writing… Deftly blends the personal with the political‘
★★★★ Natasha Tripney, Stage

Using an old board game, projection-mapping and a pinch of magic, Joe Sellman-Leava and Dylan Howells uncover how the economy wins elections, dominates our lives, and why it’s so bloody complicated!

Winner: Best Actor & Best Supporting Actor
DarkChat Edinburgh Awards 2024

It’s the Economy Stupid! combines a true story of a family caught up in a recession, with the economic forces that led the world from post-war boom to housing and cost-of-living crises.

Surprising, moving and funny (we promise!), this is a bold new show from the Fringe First winning creators of Labels and Fanboy.

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Reviews

'An effective double act... Both bring intelligence and charisma'
Guardian
'Theatre with a purpose that is always very entertaining'
Lyn Gardner, Stagedoor
'Very funny, poignant, expertly delivered... Catch it while you can!'
Broadway Baby
'This show achieves the impossible'
Playbill
'Brilliant and passionate'
City Girl Network
'Extraordinary'
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