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2006

Drunk Enough To Say I Love You?

Written by Caryl Churchill

Play Details

Context

Artistic Director 
Dominic Cooke

Dates Performed

Sunday 17th September 2006
Jerwood Theatre Downstairs

Play Details

Synopsis

A non-specific space where two men engage in a fragmented, politically-charged dialogue.

Guy, an ordinary man, falls in love with Sam, a personification of the United States. Their relationship unfolds through a series of disjointed conversations that mirror the progression of American foreign policy and global influence. As Guy becomes increasingly entangled with Sam, he struggles with the moral implications of Sam’s actions and his own complicity.

Churchill’s play is a scathing critique of American imperialism and global politics. Through the metaphor of a romantic relationship, the play explores themes of power, manipulation, and moral compromise. The fragmented dialogue style reflects the chaotic nature of global events and the often contradictory justifications for political actions. As Guy and Sam’s relationship evolves, the play delves into topics such as election interference, military interventions, economic exploitation, and environmental negligence, forcing the audience to confront the human cost of geopolitical strategies.

Director(s)

James Macdonald

Cast & Creative

Cast

Ty Burrell

Cast

Stephen Dillane

Designer

Eugene Lee

Lighting

Peter Mumford

Costume

Joan Wedge

Sound

Ian Dickinson

Music

Matthew Herbert

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