Counted: A documentary-play about British democracy

15 APRIL 2010 - 22 MAY 2010

A Look Left Look Right and the Roundhouse production
at The Debating Chamber, County Hall, London SE1 

The General Election 2010 and the nation can vote – but what does it mean to be counted? 

In a country where people are more likely to vote for X-Factor than for the next Prime Minister, a documentary-play comes right to Westminster’s doorstep, shedding light on why – in a world at war over democracy and in economic meltdown – so many people don’t vote. 

This year it’s expected we’ll see the lowest voter turnout in modern history and no-one seems to be asking ‘why?’ Look Left Look Right has spent the last year investigating and it seems the problem isn't political apathy. Quite the opposite. 

Hear real people’s moving and humorous stories, word-for-word, in a verbatim play about what it means to feel counted.

Staged in the magnificent former Debating Chamber at County Hall – where the walls echo with political history and windows look across the river to the Houses of Parliament – Counted is a timely, entertaining insight into our forgotten day-to-day relationship with democracy.   

Devised and directed by Steve Bottoms, Ben Freedman and Mimi Poskitt  

'The way that theatre in this country must go' BBC Newsnight Review  'An important piece of work that never loses sight of the fact that it is there to entertain as well as to inform' Metro*****

(On Look Left Look Right’s production Caravan)

Tickets £22 (previews, concessions & groups of 8+ £18, not available on the door)
In person from Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Road, London NW1 8EH or on the door at The Debating Chamber from an hour before the performance 

Venue
The Debating Chamber, County Hall, Belvedere Road, London SE1 7BP 
Nearest tube: Westminster or WaterlooCounty Hall is on the south bank of the river, opposite the Houses of Parliament. It's important to use the Belvedere Road entrance, as this is the only way you'll be able to get into The Debating Chamber to see Counted. For further directions and to plan your journey, visit www.londoncountyhall.com or www.tfl.gov.uk  

Food & Drink
Food and drink isn't allowed in The Debating Chamber. However, there are plenty of places in the area to eat and drink before or after the show. A Look Left Look Right and Roundhouse production

Supported by the Drum Theatre Plymouth

Do You Feel Counted? 17-18 April, Roundhouse StudiosA weekend offering young people the chance to have their say, including a range of creative performances, workshops and debates. More info

 

 

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