Party at the Sydney Festival

Tom Basden’s Fringe First Award winning play with Jonny Sweet, Anna Crilly, Katy Wix, Tim Key and Nick Mohammed.

Working out how to change the world can be difficult, but working out why can be almost impossible.

In a humble garden shed in deepest Suburbia, four young idealists have decided to form a new political party to save the world from itself. The new fifth member, Duncan, sets about saving the world from them. Party is a new comic play about small minds tackling big issues - China, sex trafficking, cycle lanes, unfair trade coffee, whether to call the party ‘The Friendly Party’ or ‘Gladios’. And when, exactly, they should break to eat a cake.

“This intimate comedy is hilarious and recommended particularly for those who like political humour but grow tired of the often attendant stuffiness.” ✭✭✭✭ Scotsman

“One of the most enjoyable hours in town” ✭✭✭✭ Times

“Basden’s deftly written script injects new life into the hoary old genre of political satire and the excellent quintet deliver it with perfect timing.” ✭✭✭✭