Hilary Mantel story imagining Margaret Thatcher's assassination to be staged in Liverpool

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Liverpool to Host Staging of Margaret Thatcher Assassination Story

A gripping psychological thriller is coming to Liverpool as Hilary Mantel's story about the attempted assassination of Margaret Thatcher gets staged. Adapted from the author's 2014 Guardian article, the play explores a chilling scenario where a gunman targets the prime minister during an eye operation at a private hospital in Windsor.

According to Alexandra Wood and John Young, the creative minds behind this adaptation, "The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher – August 6th 1983" delves into themes of class, lives colliding, and people trying to understand each other. The play also examines what happens when individuals feel disenfranchised and how their lack of a voice can lead to catastrophic consequences.

Directed at Liverpool's Everyman theatre, the production promises an intimate yet massive experience that will leave audiences questioning the world around them. By exploring this dark tale set in 1983 Liverpool, the story delves into Thatcher's complex relationship with the city and Britain as a whole.

The play's protagonist is said to have a distinct Liverpudlian accent, adding to the tension of the scenario. The setting - a time of industrial decline in the port city, two summers after the Toxteth riots – adds another layer to the narrative.

The adaptation marks Wood's latest play after her 2023 production at Watermill theatre, where she adapted Kate Summerscale's novel "The Suspicions of Mr Whicher." With no official casting announced yet, anticipation is building up for this thrilling production as part of Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse's new season.
 
I'm all about the thrillers 🎭👀. I love how this play explores that dark time in 1983 Liverpool - it's like, who would've thought right? The idea of Thatcher being targeted by a gunman is just...wow. What if it really happened though? Would the city still be the same? It'd be crazy to see a Liverpudlian accent in the lead role tho 💁‍♀️, gives me chills thinking about it. Can't wait for the play but also kinda concerned that it's not getting tackled from a different angle...
 
Omg I just found out about this play at the last minute 🤦‍♀️! It sounds soooo intense... like what if the people who are supposed to be protecting her actually end up failing her? The fact that it's set in Liverpool makes me curious, especially with all the history going on there. I mean Thatcher was pretty polarizing, right? I'm not gonna lie, my grandad used to rave about her back in the day, but times have changed and so does public opinion 😒. Anyway, can't wait to see how they bring this story to life!
 
omg u wont believe wat im thinking bout dis play its like soooo intense who would hav thunk that margaret thatcher got tried 2 b assassinated lol ther such a iconic figure & now her story gets turned into a psychological thriller 🤯 i mean wat drives ppl 2 do crazy stuff wen they feel disenfranchised? its really deep. also wat r they goin 2 use as setting? hopefully its not just ur average liverpool backdrop, wanna see how dis plays out... [1]
 
omg i'm literally shaking thinking about this 🤯 I mean can you even imagine the tension and unease that must have been going on in 1983 Liverpool? like Thatcher was already a pretty divisive figure but add to that the struggles of Toxteth riots and industrial decline... *takes deep breath* anyway, i love how the play is trying to explore those complex themes of class and lives colliding. it's gonna be so interesting to see how they bring this story to life 🎭 especially with that distinct Liverpudlian accent - can't wait for more info on casting 💁‍♀️ but honestly, as soon as i find out when tickets go on sale, im buying them 💸 and then i'll spend the whole show analyzing every single character's motivations and actions 🤔
 
I think its gonna be a wild ride watching Margaret Thatcher get taken down 😂. I mean, the thought of some poor guy trying to take out the PM during an eye op at a private hospital is just insane! 🤯 The way this play explores class and people feeling disenfranchised kinda hits close to home for me. I've seen it happen in Liverpool's history with the Toxteth riots and stuff... it's like, you try to make your voice heard but nobody's listening, and that's when things can get messy. 🤔 The idea of a Liverpudlian accent added to the tension is genius! It's like they're bringing a bit of Scouse attitude into this dark world. Can't wait to see who gets cast in the lead role tho! 🎭
 
OMG 🤯 I'm so down for this! A play about the attempted assassination of Maggie Thatcher sounds like a wild ride 🎢 I love how they're exploring themes of class and disenfranchisement - it's such a timely topic, you know? 🙌 And I'm super curious to see how they'll bring the 80s Liverpool setting to life 📸 Can't wait for the play to open at Everyman theatre! 💥
 
I'm intrigued by this play about Margaret Thatcher's assassination attempt... I mean, who wouldn't want to see a thriller about a historical figure trying to survive an assassination? 😏 But what really gets me is how the playwrights are highlighting themes of class and disenfranchisement in 80s Liverpool. It's like they're saying that even back then, people were feeling the effects of Thatcherism and it was leading to some pretty dark times. I think it's a bold move to explore this dark tale, but at the same time, I'm curious to see how they'll portray the complex relationship between Thatcher and Liverpool. Will it be a sympathetic portrayal or more of an exposé? Either way, I'm hyped to find out! 🤔
 
🤔 I think it's a great idea to stage this play in Liverpool, especially since it explores the complex relationship between Thatcher and the city. It'll be interesting to see how the playwright has woven together the themes of class, lives colliding, and people trying to understand each other against the backdrop of 1983 Liverpool. 📚 The fact that the protagonist will have a distinct Liverpudlian accent adds to the tension of the scenario, and I'm curious to see how it'll be executed on stage.

It's also worth noting that the play comes at an interesting time, given the ongoing conversations about social class and economic inequality in the UK. 🚨 The setting - a time of industrial decline in the port city, two summers after the Toxteth riots – will likely resonate with audiences who've experienced similar struggles in their own communities.

One thing that's got me thinking is how this play might be received by Liverpool audiences. Will they see themselves in the story, or will it feel like a distant echo of their own experiences? 🤝 I'm definitely looking forward to seeing this production and finding out!
 
I'm low-key excited about this play, tbh 🤔... I mean, who doesn't love a good thriller? But seriously, I think it's kinda weird that they're staging this story around Margaret Thatcher's assassination attempt. Like, isn't that just gonna be super depressing for people from Liverpool who might have been affected by the Toxteth riots? And what's with the focus on class and lives colliding? Isn't that just a bit too on-the-nose? I mean, can't we just have a good old-fashioned thriller without all the heavy themes? 😐
 
🤩 I'm so stoked to hear about the staging of Margaret Thatcher assassination story in Liverpool! It sounds like a gripping psychological thriller that'll really make you think about class, lives colliding & people trying to understand each other 🤯. The fact that it's set in 1983 Liverpool adds another layer to the narrative & I'm loving the idea of the protagonist having a distinct Liverpudlian accent 😎. I've got my eye on this production - fingers crossed they announce the cast soon! 👀
 
🤔 So I'm curious, would you want to watch a play about the attempted assassination of Margaret Thatcher? 🎭 I mean, it sounds pretty intense and might give you some chills, especially with the whole setting being 1983 Liverpool during industrial decline... that's like, super bleak 😔. On the other hand, maybe it'd be interesting to see how they'd portray her complex relationship with the city and Britain? 🤝 And what about the protagonist having a distinct Liverpudlian accent? Would that add to the tension or just feel weird? 🤷‍♀️ I'm not sure if I'd want to watch it, but at the same time... it does sound like a gripping psychological thriller! 😃
 
Blimey 🤯, can you imagine being in the audience when they bring this play to life? I mean, it's like something straight outta a Bond film 🎥, but with a real-life twist. The idea of someone trying to take down Maggie T 👊, she was such an iconic figure in our history books. And set in 80s Liverpool 📍, it must be so immersive watching the city's struggles back then. I'm intrigued by this accent thingy too ⚡️, like what would a Liverpudlian do if they tried to take out the PM? Anyway, can't wait to hear how it turns out!
 
Ugh, can't believe they're making a play about the assassination attempt on Thatcher... sounds like just another way to romanticize politics 🤔. And now it's coming to Liverpool? Just great, more tourists going to gawk at the city's dark past, disrupting the actual lives of people living here 😒. The fact that the protagonist is supposed to have a Liverpudlian accent just feels like a shallow attempt to "ground" the story in the city, like it's some kind of performance art project 🎭. And don't even get me started on the themes of class and disenfranchisement... just another way to guilt-trip people into feeling sorry for themselves 😒. Can't wait to see how this whole production turns out, I'm sure it'll be a complete disaster 🤦‍♀️.
 
🤔 I've just been watching this news thread and I'm still trying to wrap my head around it... a play about the attempted assassination of Margaret Thatcher? Sounds pretty intense. But what got me is the bit about the protagonist having a Liverpudlian accent - can you imagine that? 😂 It's like they're trying to make the audience feel like they're in 80s Liverpool, but at the same time, it's just so... dark. I'm curious to see how this play will explore the themes of class and disenfranchisement, though. I mean, it's not like we haven't seen that before in British history, but there's still something about it that feels really thought-provoking. 🤯 Maybe I'll have to check out this production when it comes to Liverpool... 👍
 
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