Being a Scornful Account of the Activities of Mr Boris Johnson and ‘Others’ during the Pandemic and its Aftermath. Written by Mr Armando Iannucci. Directed by Mr Patrick Marber.
A funny, wild ongoing history play about how our great leaders grappled first with the Pandemic and then with each other.
The Johnson-Truss-Sunak years told at a furious pace in all their horrible glory. Relive the horror! The Mess! The Murk! The lying about the lies!
It’s one big dodgy party.
“Iannucci’s point is the pandemic saw heroic actions aplenty from the nation, but few and far between from the inhabitants of Downing Street […] a very funny play indeed, but serious and respectful to those who served and those who suffered” The Reviews Hub
Pandemonium played at Soho Theatre from 1 December 2023 to 13 January 2024.
Illustration: Andy Riley.
Trailer by ChewBoy Productions.
Photo: Marc Brenner.
Reviews
★★★★
The Guardian – review
“It is the post-pandemic catharsis we’ve never yet had”
★★★★
The Reviews Hub – review
“Caustic, vital theatre”
★★★★★
The Ham and High – review
“A joyous concoction of satire and mockery”
“Angry, […] vicious […] moving […] an excoriating lampoon of those who rule us”
Politics Home – review
Creative team
Role | Name |
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Writter | Armando Iannucci |
Director | Patrick Marber |
Set and Costume Design | Anisha Fields |
Lighting | Jackie Shemesh |
Sound and Composition | Adam Cork |
Choreography | Emily Jane Boyle |
Associate Director | Ed Madden |
Cast
Name |
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The Pandemonium Players |
Faye Castelow |
Paul Chahidi |
Debra Gillett |
Natasha Jayetileke |
Amalia Vitale |
Extras
Armando Iannucci and Patrick Marber on Pandemonium
Listen to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme interview with Armando Iannucci and Patrick Marber, including a sneak peak look at a key scene.