“Protect the economy and if that means some pensioners die, too bad.” Words attributed to Dominic Cummings in February 2020, denied by him.
How economically useful are you? How much would you be willing to do for the economy?
The Expendables explores the value of human life, who determines it and how we define it.
"When I was approached for this play, I was asked, ‘what makes you angry?’ I felt this was the kind of question that theatre needs to ask. I’m thrilled to be part of a series that wants to tackle such a question.” Timberlake Wertenbaker
Written by Timberlake Wertenbaker (Our Countries Good/Three Birds Alighting on a Field)
Directed by Anthony Lau
Featuring Olivier Award winner Sara Kestelman and Simon Manyonda.
Tickets: £6 or £5 if booking for two or more events in the series in one transaction
Age Guidance: 16+ (contains strong language)
Runtime: 30 minutes approx.
Booking Enquiries
Performances are on sale without social distancing, in line with government regulations at the time of the performance. We will update our audiences if regulations change.
Our online booking system doesn’t allow customers to leave isolated seats. We do this in order to prevent gaps in the auditorium.
Currently seats are on sale from Row B in the stalls, and it is possible that Row A will go on sale at a later date, so please be aware that purchasing seats in Row B does not guarantee that you will be in the front row.
Please note that our boxes have a slightly restricted view. Seats marked with an ‘i’ on the seating plan have a restricted view.
If you require any help with your booking then please contact our Box Office by emailing tickets@stratfordeast.com or calling 020 8534 0310.
CAST
Sara Kestelman
Simon Manyonda
CREATIVE
Written by Timberlake Wertenbaker
Directed by Anthony Lau
ACCESS
This performance will be captioned (provider: Suzanne Walker).
If you have any access requirements, please call the Box Office on 020 8534 0310 or email tickets@stratfordeast.com to book tickets. Click here for details about companion/carer tickets.
Latecomers will not be admitted. There is no re-admittance once the show has started.
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