A View from Islington North
A View from Islington North
Celebrated director Max Stafford-Clark teams up with the UK’s leading playwrights for an evening of biting political satire.
A View from Islington North showcases five short plays by Caryl Churchill (Top Girls), Mark Ravenhill (Shopping and F**king), David Hare (The Judas Kiss), Alistair Beaton (Not the Nine O’Clock News) and Stella Feehily (This May Hurt a Bit). In these brand-new pieces, Churchill envisages a world in which even the language we use is sponsored; Ravenhill takes aim at the military through the story of a mother who will do anything to avoid receiving the news she fears most; Hare recounts a visit from the high priestess of the free market; and Beaton and Feehily have some fun with what goes on behind closed doors when our major political parties are in the room.
Featuring original music by acclaimed musician (and lefty) Billy Bragg, these mischievous, smart and angry new plays by Britain’s best make for a captivating evening of entertainment.
Playing at the Arts Theatre on London’s West End from May, A View from Islington North is not to be missed. Book your tickets today.
- Duration
1 hour 45 minutes, including interval
Additional Details & FAQ
- Cancellation Policy
No refunds after booking
- How Does It Work
You will receive a confirmation email with a voucher attached. Please print this voucher and bring it to the Box Office. We recommend you arrive a minimum of 30 minutes before the show to collect your tickets and settle into your seats.
- Suitable For Children
Age recommendation: 14 +
- Where Do I Go
Arts Theatre : 6-7 Great Newport Street, London, WC2H7JB
NEAREST TUBE: LEICESTER SQUARE.
Take the Cambridge Circus exit (Exit 3). The theatre is the first street on the right.
Reviews
James Wood
Jul 4, 2016
Once again a superb production at this venue. I am a HUGE Ann Mitchel fan and have to say she was nothing short of AWESOME! Play content hit some very current topics in our political affairs.
Doig
Jul 3, 2016
Best bit of political commentary and so relevant. Hope it's put on again. Should also be taken to Europe and USA.
Eduardo
Jul 3, 2016
I loved the whole play - British politics is not an easy subject to talk about but the play managed to do it through adult humour and laughter. A pleasant afternoon at the theatre; what else could one need and want? Bravo!!!!
Anon
Jun 23, 2016
This play (or series of related sketches) is no great shakes but it does make for a good evening's entertainment - you'll leave having laughed and re-considered your political positions!
James
Jun 22, 2016
All in all, definitely worth the entrance fee. I like my satire with a few more laughs and this erred on the searingly accurate observational side which in places made me wince as the knives go in to some high profile caractures. Inevitably, when you have five short offerings, some will be stronger than others, but even the least of these was worth watching, the strongest drawing loud applause. The venue is smaller than some theatres and so has a fringe revue feel to it, but don't mistake this comment to mean amateur. I think the writers missed a few opportunities in some of these playlets, but otherwise we really enjoyed ourselves.
AMOH
Jun 22, 2016
I was spending a night in London and no entertainment booked. An email offered me special offer on 'the view from Islington North. '. we had 2 tickets at bargain price and were upgraded to stalls. An unexpected pleasure experienced with all 5 plays. From the plot to oust Corbyn to a lively debate on free trade and free movement each play was a delight. No way did we leave early and would definitely go again.
Sarah Kate Coleman
Jun 21, 2016
Excellent, intelligent political theatre. A very good ensemble cast. Humour, thought provoking satire and good cafe!
Mary-Clare Rpdwell
Jun 15, 2016
A hugely enjoyable and thought provoking evening. I hope to experience more from this company.
Mary-Clare Rpdwell
Jun 15, 2016
A hugely enjoyable and thought provoking evening. I hope to experience more from this company.
Shaz
Jun 14, 2016
This evening was made up of 5 different pieces on centred in some way on politics. The acting was varied as was the writing. We most enjoyed the last two acts with outstanding acting from the actress playing the author.
Mata Hari
Jun 10, 2016
My partner & I -- both old political junkies -- found four of the five works provacative, if a bit short of laughs & smirks to be biting political satire. David Hare's inspired piece w/ Ann Mitchell as a marellous Ayn Rand is a gem, if more topaz than a ruby. Caryl Churchill's clever farce on corporate speak we wished were longer & delivery a bit more... tongue in cheek, twinkle in the eye? As fans of Yes minister, the other two works were a bit too deja vu, if amusing -- much like watching a rerun on telly. Wiser to have a drink at the bar & skip the opening work The Mother. It was neither insightful nor the least bit amusing or witty. A shame the writer on reading his script didn't push delete & start over... Overall, five plays for the price of one is perfect for the twitter era. Like tweets some of these works are spot on & others need a bit more thought & tailoring.
Philip
Jun 5, 2016
Superb writing and the acting was at times also amazing. Very fast-paced and I am very glad I went. It gives a lot of food for thought.
John from north london
May 31, 2016
Very well observed play about Britain and its politics in 2016
S B
May 23, 2016
We were thoroughly disappointed with this performance. The language was atrocious and unnecessary from the outset. The scenes were disjointed and the topical references difficult to understand. The humour was bland and the audience were rarely amused. Certainly would not recommend
Trevor Walker
May 21, 2016
One of the best series of plays I've seen in many years-a stunningly good evening.Brilliant acting, and incisive political commentary. The evening is so true of many aspects of life today.