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From Radical Left to Far-Right: A Political Journey Audio Drama
13 Oct
Summary
- Play chronicles activists' shift from far-left to die-hard right.
- Landmark 1983 theatre play reimagined as a three-part audio drama.
- The audio version revisits themes of political evolution and ideology.
David Edgar's seminal 1983 theatre play, "Maydays," has been masterfully reimagined as a three-part audio drama. The production delves into the complex journeys of individuals who, having embraced radical activism in their youth during the 1960s, later transitioned to far-right political stances.
Originally staged by the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1983 and later revisited in a revised version in 2018, "Maydays" now resonates through an immersive audio format. This adaptation, produced by BBC Audio for Radio 4, brings Edgar's exploration of ideological evolution to a new audience.
Edgar's personal reflections on the themes within "Maydays" were also explored in his solo show, "Trying it On." This autobiographical work, initially staged in 2018, was subsequently adapted for Radio 4 and recorded in London in 2019, with a rebroadcast announced for March 4, 2023, and availability on BBC Sounds.
