ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Recorded on a hot day in the theatre Cait interviews Perry (as the Chief Whip), Ian Wainwright (Director) and Alexa Adam (Production Manager). Whipping it Up is a quick-witted political satire set in the Whips' office at Westminster, Whipping it Up is a play about the grubby wheeling and dealing that go on behind the scenes and off camera as the Whips employ any means at their disposal in order to get wavering MPs to vote the 'right' way.
It's a week before Christmas in an alternative 2010, and the new Tory government is facing dissent over its latest Bill. With a majority of only three, the Whips' office is out in full force, and they’Il stop at nothing to keep the strays in line. Written in the twilight of the last Labour government, the play explores privilege, class and fears about what happens when the “old boys club” seize power.
Whipping it Up by Steve Thompson.
Directed by Ian Wainwright & Milly Gladstone.
Tuesday 18 - Saturday 22 August 19:45 with afternoon matinee at 15:00 on Saturday 22 August. Putney Arts Theatre in the Studio
Cast:
Alastair - Jim Dixon
Tim - Will Hunter
Chief Whip - Perry Kitchen
Delia - Saffron Miller
Guy - Graham White
Maggie - Charlotte McCormack
Crew:
Co-Directors - Ian Wainwright & Milly Gladstone
Production Manager - Alexa Adam
Stage Manager - Deborah Paul
Stage Designer - Robyn Doyle
Lighting Designer - Hayden Lee
Costume Designer - Alexa Adam
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The Putney Theatre Company at The South West End!
See us online – www.putneyartstheatre.org.uk/whatson
Host: Cait Hart-Dyke.
Producer, podcast editor and sound design: Nick Wells.
Music is 'At the Tropicana' by Chalalatas, license courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.
Recorded at the Putney Arts Theatre.
