2 June 2023 - 22 July 2023
The world premiere of Jack Thorne’s new play When Winston Went to War with the Wireless comes to the Donmar Warehouse in 2023.
Acclaimed, multi-award-winning playwright Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, BBC’s His Dark Materials) brings the world premiere of his new play to the Donmar Warehouse in June.
Directed by Katy Rudd (Ocean at the End of the Lane, Eureka Day) and based on a true story, the play is a gripping and timely examination of the BBC’s independence during the 1926 General Strike.
When Winston Went To War With The Wireless runs at the Donmar Warehouse from 2 June to 29 July 2023.
What's the story of When Winston Went To War With The Wireless?
A true story about truth
In May 1926 Britain grinds to a halt, as workers down tools for The General Strike.
With the printing presses shut down, the only sources of news are the government’s The British Gazette, edited by Chancellor of the Exchequer Winston Churchill, and the independent, fledgling British Broadcasting Company, led by John Reith. What follows is a fierce battle for control of the news and who gets to define the truth
Who is in the cast of When Winston Went To War With The Wireless?
The cast features Stephen Campbell Moore as John Reith and Adrian Scarborough as Winston Churchill.
Who are the creative team of When Winston Went To War With The Wireless?
Written by Jack Thorne
Directed by Katy Rudd
Further creative team to be announced
Show Information
Matinees: Thursday, Saturday
Performance information is for guidance only. Check booking calendar for details.
Venue Information
Donmar Warehouse, 41 Earlham Street, London, WC2H 9LXNearest Tube or Train: Leicester Square, Covent Garden
Nearest Buses: 14, 19, 24, 29, 38, 176, N5, N19, N20, N29, N38, N41, N279
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