The Guardian view on Keynes in the West End: James Graham’s latest play captures the zeitgeist | Editorial
As the chancellor, John Healey, ponders options ahead of his first budget, the playwright’s new work offers lessons from the past Still only 44, James Graham has become a formidable chronicler of our national story. On themes such as the rise of Rupert Murdoch , social upheaval in post-industrial Britain and the neuroses of the England men’s football team, the playwright and screenwriter has made…
John Healey, the chancellor, is currently contemplating his options ahead of the upcoming budget. In his new play, James Graham, a 44-year-old playwright and screenwriter, offers valuable insights from the past. Graham has made it his mission to analyze and portray the significant events of our nation through his works. His latest creation, The Standard of Living, delves deeper into history but remains relevant to the present.
Set in the West End, the play presents a vivid portrayal of John Maynard Keynes, the renowned economist, played by Rory Kinnear, during his rise to prominence between the world wars. As Keynes passionately criticizes the laissez-faire approach of that era, he endeavors to develop a theory of growth that advocates for state intervention to protect the people in the aftermath of the Great Depression.
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