NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND
How far will a politician go?
In her bid to become the country’s leader, Home Secretary Asiya Rao prepares to make a major policy announcement that will establish her as the front-runner of the political race. Alongside her calculating advisor Phoebe, she embarks on a publicity stunt starting with a photo shoot by the white cliffs of Dover. But rather than the tide washing her reputation clean, something else washes up…
An omen or an opportunity? The women are determined to keep their eyes on the prize, no matter the cost, even if it’s a human one.
Access performances:
Audio Described - Thu 9 Aug, 6PM; Fri 19 Aug, 7.30PM
BSL interpreted - Sat 13 Aug, 6PM; Thu 23 Aug, 4.30PM
Captioned - Thu 18 Aug, 4.30PM; Wed 24 Aug, 7.30PM
Relaxed Performance - Sat 20 Aug, 10.30AM; Sat 27 Aug, 4.30PM
Part of the Made in Scotland Showcase 2022.
Image by Pete Dibdin
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