This series delves into the intricate power struggles and internal conflicts within the Church of England. It follows characters as they grapple with personal dilemmas, doctrinal disputes, and external pressures that test their faith and resolve. Through compelling narratives, the saga explores the complex interplay of spirituality, politics, and human relationships. The stories unfold within a specific parish setting, highlighting the dynamics of community and belief.
How do you fight without hate?Racing Demon reveals the struggle of four clergymen to make sense of their mission. David Hare's play opened at the National Theatre, London, in 1990 to universal acclaim, and won four awards as Play of the Year.
A young lawyer's involvement in her first case leads her through a criminal justice system - police, courts and prisons - which is cracking at the seams. Murmuring Judges is the second play in David Hare's highly acclaimed trilogy about British institutions.
Offering a meditation on the classic problems of leadership, this is the third part of a critically acclaimed trilogy of plays about British institutions. It presents a portrait of a Labour Party torn between past principles and future prosperity, and of a deeply sympathetic leader doomed to failure.
Candid interviews serve as the foundation for a renowned trilogy of plays that explore the socio-political landscape of Britain in the early 1990s. Through these conversations, the work delves into the complexities of national identity, societal challenges, and the evolving cultural climate of the time, offering a poignant reflection on the era's issues and sentiments.