Play Details
Context
Artistic Director
Ian Rickson
Dates Performed
Thursday 6th April 2000
Jerwood Theatre Upstairs
Play Details
Synopsis
A claustrophobic police interrogation room in Northern Ireland
Harris, a Protestant Special Branch officer, and Nolan, a young loyalist paramilitary, engage in a high-stakes battle of wills within the confines of an interrogation room. As Harris attempts to extract information about loyalist activities, the lines between interrogator and suspect blur, exposing the deep-seated tensions and moral ambiguities of Northern Ireland’s post-Troubles landscape.
Mitchell’s claustrophobic setting creates an intense atmosphere where loyalty, power, and betrayal become both weapons and wounds. As the interrogation unfolds, The Force of Change delves into the corrosive effects of prolonged conflict on individuals and institutions, challenging audiences to confront the complexities of a society struggling to move beyond its violent past.
Cast & Creative
Cast
Cathy White
Cast
Sean Caffrey
Cast
Stuart Graham
Cast