
Best of Enemies Tickets
5 (2) · Contemporary Drama, New Writing
Inspired by the documentary by Morgan Neville and Robert Gordon.
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Overview
“A man should never turn down two things. Sex, and appearing on television.”
1968 – a year of protest that divided America. As two men fight to become the next President, all eyes are on the battle between two others: the cunningly conservative William F Buckley Jr., and the iconoclastic liberal Gore Vidal.
Beliefs are challenged and slurs slung as these political idols feud nightly in a new television format, debating the moral landscape of a shattered nation. Little do they know they're about to open up a new frontier in American politics, and transform television news forever...
Best of Enemies is the bold new play by James Graham (Quiz, Labour of Love), directed by Jeremy Herrin (This House, People, Places and Things).
Inspired by the documentary by Morgan Neville and Robert Gordon.
Critic reviews
It’s some great writing performed really well
Fast-paced portrait of a clash between two titanic egos
David Harewood and Charles Edwards are phenomenal in James Graham’s love letter to America’s chaotic late ’60s
Here come the gladiators
It is a huge achievement
A dazzling new play set in the seething 1960s, but has much to say about the 2020s
A hit from start to finish
A topical treat that fizzes with angry energy
Pushes the boundaries of what can be done on stage
Superb study of media and politics
Compelling
Dynamic new play
Packs a real punch
Thought-provoking and resonant drama
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Date & time
2.30pm & 7.30pm