We recently commissioned 6 writers to create short, rapid response plays about the urgent political issues of today, and out of this, our Burn It Down series was born. These 6 short plays were rehearsed and performed in a single day, and we are thrilled to share a live audio recording of those performances. These plays are available to listen to, exclusively on the Stratford East Podcast until 16 August.

The Expendables by Timberlake Wertenbaker

“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.

Performed Tue 19 Apr 2022.

CAST 

CREATIVE