Based on a true story of a family caught up in the 90s recession, It's the Economy, Stupid! reveals the heart, humour and humanity behind economics
Using paper bags, an old board game and a pinch of magic, Joe Sellman-Leava and Dylan Howells calculate how their lives were shaped by the economies they grew up in, uncover how economics wins elections, and ask why the force that dominates people’s lives is so bloody complicated!
It’s the Economy, Stupid! has been praised for making economics accessible and entertaining, while connecting a deeply personal story to the financial realities we all face today: including the housing and cost of living crises. It’s the Economy, Stupid! combines slick staging, innovative projection-mapping and magical storytelling, to reveal the true cost of low financial literacy in a money-dominated world.
Developed with and directed by internationally acclaimed Katharina Reinthaller, and produced by Worklight Theatre, expect a bold new play from the Fringe First winning creators of Labels and Fanboy.
Last year this show premiered with a sold-out, critically acclaimed run at Edinburgh Fringe, before embarking on a national tour, which continues in 2025, before a transferring to London’s Soho Theatre. Be sure to book soon!
Recommended 12+ (some strong language)
Running Time: 60mins no interva
Winner of Best Actor & Best Supporting Actor - Darkchat Edinburgh Awards 2024
Named Best Theatre Shows to See - Lyn Gardner, The Stage, Edinburgh 2024
"smart, sharp writing… deftly blends the personal with the political"
The Stage
"It might just be what we need right now…"
The Times