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Selina Cartmell's Play Explores Thatcher's Britain at Royal Exchange

2/20/2026

Summary

Story summary

Selina Cartmell (director) directs Jim Cartwright's play at the Royal Exchange, extending beyond the auditorium into the venue.
Leslie Travers (set designer) designed the set as actors perform sketches of working-class life to engage the audience.
Johnny Vegas (actor) stars as Scullery, delivering intensified performances under Cartmell's direction.
The play reflects Thatcher's Britain, and its fragmented structure may leave audiences impressed yet emotionally detached in the 50th anniversary season.

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Story summary

Selina Cartmell (director) directs Jim Cartwright's play at the Royal Exchange, extending beyond the auditorium into the venue.
Leslie Travers (set designer) designed the set as actors perform sketches of working-class life to engage the audience.
Johnny Vegas (actor) stars as Scullery, delivering intensified performances under Cartmell's direction.
The play reflects Thatcher's Britain, and its fragmented structure may leave audiences impressed yet emotionally detached in the 50th anniversary season.