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Written by Michael Frayn, and directed by Michael Blakemore, Democracy is a powerful and compelling play.
The year is 1969. The first left-wing government in post-war West German history has come to power, led by the charismatic German Chancellor, Willy Brandt.
A young advisor, Günter Guillaume, is brought in. Guillaume is a charmer in a cold, tense world. He climbs the rungs, eventually becoming Brandt's personal assistant and indispnsable advisor. But Guillaume is hiding a secret so explosive it has the power to destroy Brandt's government and create dangerous waves on both sides of the iron curtain.
Democracy intimately studies the lives of Willy Brandt played by Philip Quast and his 'shadow" Günter Guillaume, played by Geoff Kelso.
Described as breathtaking, gripping and superbly intricate, this play promises to have you on the ege of your seat!
From the award-winning creative team that produced seveal Award winning plays, comes another gripping production that gives us insight into a key moment in 20th century history.
