The Absence of War

It's now or never for George Jones. The charismatic leader of the Labour Party needs to get out of opposition and into Number Ten.

Plagued by a hostile media, beset by divisions in his party and haunted by his own demons, George has three weeks to convince the Great British Public that he's their man. But how much compromise is he prepared to make? How can you truly appeal to the man in the street from the House of Commons? And which tie should he wear for Prime Minister's Questions?

Rose Theatre Kingston, Headlong and Sheffield Theatres present a vigorous new production of Academy Award nominated writer David Hare's funny, stinging political drama, on a timely national tour during the build up to the 2015 General Election.

Directed by Jeremy Herrin, Artistic Director of Headlong, whose recent work includes Wolf Hall/ Bring Up The Bodies (RSC), The Nether (Headlong/ Royal Court) and This House (National Theatre).

Reece Dinsdale plays George Jones. Dinsdale's theatre and TV credits include This House (National Theatre) and Coronation Street.