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Jab
Full-Length Play, Drama / 1w, 1m
Inspired by true events, Jab is a black comedy-drama exploring power, gender, domestic violence, conspiracy theories, ignorance and the limits of love.
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Cast Size
1w, 1m -
Duration
90 minutes -
Target Audience
Adult, Senior, Teen (Age 14-18)
Details
Summary
“Last 29 years... You haven’t had to make any decisions. I’ve paid every bill, made every sacrifice… But now… You made a choice. You’re gonna have to face the consequence.”
Anne is tired. Tired of menopause. Tired of working in a dying NHS. And tired of her lazy sexist husband Don. But they’ve been together 29 years. They know each other inside out. They’ve survived so much.
Then COVID-19 plunges the country into lockdown, forcing them to isolate together. After all, the home is a place of safety… isn’t it?
As the world falls apart outside, Anne and Don’s marriage slowly falls apart inside. But soon there will be a solution. Won’t there? Inspired by true events, Jab is a black comedy-drama exploring power, gender, domestic violence, conspiracy theories, ignorance and the limits of love.
History
Performing Groups
- Time Period Contemporary, Present Day
- Setting Anne and Don’s house, UK. 2020
- Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
- Additional Features No Intermission
- Duration 90 minutes
- Cautions
- Mild Adult Themes
Media
“A Covid-era defining play.” – Theatre Weekly
“The emotions are raw.” – Broadway World UK
“McDermott manages to fit the complex emotions that many of us are still trying to process into a deft and memorable 75 minutes.” – Everything Theatre
“McDermott’s snappy dialogue captures fond familiarity curdled into contempt.” – The Guardian
“A story of ordinary people dealing with themselves and each other during very extraordinary times.” – LondonTheatre1
“A worthwhile reflection on the scarring impact of the event.” – Morning Star
“A punchy dark comedy with a twist on a relatable setting.” – The Reviews Hub
“Worthy Covid drama.” – The Stage
“This is an accomplished piece of writing.” – Theatre Weekly
“James McDermott’s script is packed with spiky banter that grows increasingly tense and barbed as the months of isolation continue to extend.” – West End Best Friend
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
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