Never So Good
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Written by | Howard Brenton |
Date premiered | 26 March 2008 |
Place premiered | National Theatre, London |
Original language | English |
Subject | Life and career of British politician Harold Macmillan |
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Never So Good is a 2008 play by Howard Brenton, which portrays the life and career of Harold Macmillan, a 20th-century Conservative British politician who served as Prime Minister (1957–1963).[1][2] It was first performed in the Lyttelton auditorium of the National Theatre, London, on 26 March 2008; previews began on 17 March 2008.[3]
The play is divided into four acts, covering Macmillan's early life and military experience in World War I; his involvement in British politics during the descent into World War II; the Suez Crisis, during which he served as Chancellor of the Exchequer; and his service as Prime Minister, during which the reputation of his government was severely damaged by the Profumo affair. Macmillan's younger self remains with him, providing mocking commentary.[4]
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References
- ^ "A good look at politics". Evening Standard. 27 March 2008.
- ^ "History of Harold Macmillan - GOV.UK". www.gov.uk.
- ^ "National Theatre : Productions : Never So Good". 12 May 2008. Archived from the original on 12 May 2008.
- ^ "Never So Good - Drama Online". www.dramaonlinelibrary.com.
- ^ "First Night: Never So Good, National Theatre, London". The Independent. 27 March 2008. Archived from the original on 18 June 2022.
- ^ Hemming, Sarah (27 March 2008). "Never So Good, Lyttelton, National Theatre, London". Financial Times.
- ^ "How one historical Doctor Who character ALMOST made it back for the new series". Radio Times.
External links
- John Thaxter "Never So Good" review in The Stage, 27 March 2008
- Michael Billington "Never So Good" review in The Guardian, 28 March 2008
- Charles Spencer "Jeremy Irons shines in Never So Good" review in The Daily Telegraph, 28 March 2008
- Susannah Clapp "Supermac returns" review in The Observer, 30 March 2008
- National Theatre page for the opening production
- Never So Good (script), Howard Brenton (2008), published by Nick Hern Books Limited, ISBN 978-1-85459-551-5