Rapture Theatre Company

Stars of Taggart and River City join Rapture Theatre, at Lanark Memorial Hall and The Town House Hamilton, with their latest show!

Produced in association with Macrobert Arts Centre, Democracy by Michael Frayn is, based on a true story, from the writer of the West End Smash “ Noises Off”.

West Germany, 1969.

Charismatic Willy Brandt has been elected Chancellor.

However, his own political party are starting to plot against him.

As his enemies tighten the noose around his neck -and the threat of an East German spy in his own office is discovered - Brandt believes the only man he can truly trust is Gunter Guillaume, his devoted personal assistant. But in the world of political intrigue, espionage and betrayal, who can you trust?

Shakespearean in scale but with all the twists and spins of modern politics, Democracy combines the fascination of a John Le Carre thriller (Tinker,Tailor, Soldier, Spy and The Night Manager) with the dynamism of The West Wing and House of Cards.

Witty, thought-provoking and highly entertaining, Democracy is a compelling and unmissable night at the theatre.