{"product_id":"this-house-paperback","title":"This House - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Graham\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis country doesn't need a constitution, never has, never will. We have History as our guide. In tough times, the British do what we have always done. We muddle through.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis House\u003c\/i\u003e is a timely and relevant political comedy, exploring Westminster and the 1974 hung parliament.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the run-up to the General Election pressure mounts as squabbling whips attempt to attract key regional votes. As it becomes clear the results will be closely balanced, the play tracks the formation, perils and consequences of a coalition government, including the compromises, conflicts and power games all in the interest of gaining control of Parliament.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith well-paced, witty and waspish dialogue, \u003ci\u003eThis House\u003c\/i\u003e playfully explores the childish digs and chauvinistic attitudes that riddle political life. Award-winning playwright James Graham combines comedy with comment in this portrayal of the strain between the thinking individual, the pressure to toe the part line and the end goal of winning government.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Graham \u003c\/b\u003ewon the Catherine Johnson Award for the Best Play 2007 for Eden's Empire. His previous plays include\u003ci\u003e Albert's Boy\u003c\/i\u003e (recipient of a Pearson Playwriting Bursary) \u003ci\u003eLittle Madam \u003c\/i\u003e(Finborough), \u003ci\u003eTory Boyz \u003c\/i\u003e(Soho Theatre), \u003ci\u003eThe Man\u003c\/i\u003e (Finborough), \u003ci\u003eThe Whisky Taster \u003c\/i\u003e(Bush), and \u003ci\u003esuddenlossofdignity.com\u003c\/i\u003e (Bush). He is writer-in-residence at the Finborough Theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 136\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 7.7 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 24, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52558214857011,"sku":"9781472507020","price":31.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/gGBtZL_3q69781472507020.webp?v=1761209655","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/this-house-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}