by Christopher Shinn (Author)
Election night in the U.S. and things are looking rosy for the Democratic Party. Holed up in a hotel watching the results flood in are the likely President-elect, his wife, advisors and twenty-year-old son John Jnr. Every speech, interview and photocall has been carefully controlled and meticulously orchestrated, all leading up to this big night. At the same time controversial photos of John Jnr are gathering momentum on the internet. Whilst his father's advisors work against the clock on damage limitation, it's up to father and son to try and reach an agreement. Christopher Shinn's searching new play examines religion, freedom of expression and personal responsibility. Published as a programme text, Now or Later premiered at the Royal Court Theatre on 3 September 2008.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 52
Publisher: Methuen Drama
Published: 03 Sep 2009
ISBN 10: 140811268X
ISBN 13: 9781408112687
Book Overview: The play opens the Royal Court Theatre's new season on the main stage so will receive considerable attention and promotion. It's a highly topical play about the US election and freedom of speech, both of which have been given considerable attention in our media. Shinn was shortlisted for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2008. In 2007 Methuen Drama published Shinn Plays: 1.