2nd May 1997. The world changes overnight. A great man sweeps to power as a powerful dynasty crumbles. Amidst the euphoria and despair, three deeply personal stories emerge.
 
Lib Dem footsoldier Ian is no hero. But party-crasher Sarah is going to make him one.
 
Former Tory MP Marie prepares to attend the count in her old seat. A seat her son wanted to win. As the results come in, their fragile relationship implodes.
 
Best mates Jake and Will wake up to a new world order and try to memorise the cabinet before their politics A Level class. Jake dreams of Number 10, Will dreams of Jake.
 
A smouldering new play from one of Britain's most exciting young writers about seizing the present, escaping the past and the audacity of hope for the future.
 
Jack Thorne’s plays include BURYING YOUR BROTHER IN THE PAVEMENT (NT Connections), WHEN YOU CURE ME (Bush), FANNY AND FAGGOTT (Finborough and West End) and STACEY (Arcola and West End). His writing for television includes SKINS, SHAMELESS and THE SPASTIC KING. His first feature film – THE SCOUTING BOOK FOR BOYS – was shot in September 2008.

The Bush is an internationally renowned new writing theatre. Since its opening thirty seven years ago it has produced hundreds of groundbreaking premieres, and pursued its singular vision of discovery, risk and entertainment from its home in Shepherds Bush.  Our rich history has premiered plays by Samuel Adamson, David Eldridge and Catherine Johnson. Recent productions include The Contingency Plan by Steve Waters and Apologia by Alexi Kaye Campbell.