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John Crace Taking the Lead
21 March 2025 @ 7.30pm to 9.10pm
About John Crace Taking the Lead
What the hell just happened?
The last 10 years of British politics have been one long psychodrama. The Scottish referendum. David Cameron’s surprise election win. Brexit.
Theresa May. Boris Johnson. Liz Truss. Rishi Sunak. Each prime minister is worse than the last. Covid. Partygate. The UK’s politicians had rarely looked so clueless. Even with the new Labour government, we are still rushing through several news cycles each day.
John Crace, the Guardian’s much-loved political sketchwriter, has had a ringside seat at all the main events. Join him for an evening of high comedy as he tries to make sense of it all. Find out what the Queen’s last words to Liz Truss really were. This might just be the best therapy session you’ve ever had.
Reviews
“I lap up everything John Crace writes gratefully: I love his cleverness, his wit, and his heart”.
Nigella Lawson
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Tickets prices:
All tickets £20.75
Ticket prices include a £1.00 Restoration Levy, a £1.50 Booking Fee, and a 25p Community Fund Levy.
Dates & times:
Friday 21 March 2025 at 7.30pm
Running time:
1 hour 40 minutes
Age guidance:
14+
About Kenton Theatre
Situated in the centre of Henley-on-Thames, the Kenton Theatre is the fourth-oldest working theatre in the UK and a registered charity. Seating 240, the theatre today offers a varied programme of comedy, drama, music, talks and more – as well as being available for hire.
The theatre is home to annual performances from Henley Amateur Operatic and Drama Society (HAODS), Henley Children’s Theatre, Henley Drama Festival, Henley Literary Festival, Henley Players, Henley Youth Festival, Mike Hurst, the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO), Woodley Light Operatic Society, amongst others. High-profile performers at the Kenton in recent years include Michael McIntyre, Georgie Fame, Haley Mills, Chris Barber, Dara O’Briain, Diana Rigg, Russell Brand, PP Arnold and Marti Webb.
The theatre’s first production, the farce The School of Reform took place on 07 November 1805. Celebrated performers who have graced the Kenton stage over the last five decades include Celia Johnson, John Mortimer, Anthony Newley, Kate Winslet, Tom Baker, Joe Brown, Diana Dors, David Essex, Roy Hudd and Jeremy Irons.
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