Based on a true story of a family caught up in the 90s recession, It’s the Economy, Stupid! reveals the humanity behind economics. Armed with bags, boxes and an old board game, Joe Sellman-Leava and Dylan Howells embark on a quest to uncover how the economy wins elections, and why the force that dominates our lives is so bloody complicated!
Developed with and directed by internationally acclaimed Katharina Reinthaller, and produced by Worklight Theatre, It’s the Economy, Stupid! is a bold new play from the Fringe First winning creators of Labels and Fanboy, touring the UK after its sold-out, critically acclaimed run at Edinburgh Fringe!
★★★★ ‘Smart, sharp writing...deftly blends the personal with the political’ Natasha Tripney, Stage
★★★★ ‘This Show achieves the impossible’ Playbill
★★★★ ‘Promises to leave you both entertained and enlightened’ Theatre Weekly
★★★★ ‘Informative, poignant, very funny, expertly and charmingly delivered. Catch it while you can’ Broadway Baby
★★★★ ‘Insightful, informative and impactful’ Edfringe Review
★★★★ ‘To say I’d recommend it is an understatement!’ DarkChat
★★★★ ½ ’Intelligent, moving and compelling’ Arts Hub
‘Highly recommended Show’ FringeReview
★★★★ British Theatre Guide
★★★★ List
★★★★ Terri Paddock
★★★★★ The Real Chrisparkle
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