In 1988, a Tory politician Robin Hesketh returns to his Cotswold home with his left-wing wife. What begins as light teasing soon escalates into a brutal conflict, shattering the calm of their 30-year marriage.

Hansard is an intimate drama about a troubled marriage set against the backdrop of Section 28, which banned the “promotion” of homosexuality. The play takes place in the Cotswolds, where Tory cabinet member Robin Hesketh and his disillusioned, left-wing wife Diana live. After Robin returns from a TV debate, Diana confronts him over his political views, criticising the Tories' stance on homosexuality. What starts as light teasing quickly turns into a brutal conflict, exploring the emotional disconnect between the characters and the clash of political ideologies.

Content Warnings: Suicide / homophobia

£7 Standard

£6.50 Concession

£6 Durham Student Theatre Members

This performance is taking place at the Mark Hillery Arts Centre, Collingwood College.

This performance will begin at 7.30pm and last until approximately 9pm. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the show.