(Short Tour 2004/5)
“a true gem from the arena of political theatre” - Redbrick Birmingham
“Beautifully stylised a fine, unexpected evening's entertainment” - Venue
“in the humble opinion of this reviewer, it should be performed and shown as widely as possible.” - Stop The War Website
What if all the reports, dossiers and resolutions of the Iraq war had come through just one office in just one hour?
Welcome to the archaic offices of Hoggett & Webb: administrators of administrative administration. The repetitive routine of Samuel Hoggett (Mark Bishop) and Henry Webb (Al Seed) is sent spinning out of control by their biggest task since they wrote the Doomsday Book and The Magna Carter.? The arrival Miss Alesi (Hazel Grian) disrupts their bizarre rituals and unearths some uncomfortable facts about the true nature of their work.? Will the two gentlemen make a break from their typewriters and question the tasks they are asked to perform?
The Truth About Hoggett & Webb has received a fantastic reception at every venue on its limited tour.? There us huge demand for future tours?or maybe even a new vehicle for Hoggett & Webb?.
“A timely insight ? I wonder if Mr Blair would enjoy it?” - Wiltshire Times
This is an hilarious spectacle, complete with mobile library!? Perplexed by their surroundings and busy keeping records of everything they see, the dust covered bookkeepers struggle to move their heavy load from one place to another!
The Checkpoint Charlies are the height of efficiency.? A cross between a South American Junta and your average security guard they inter-act, checking and stamping everyone they see.? Dogs are quarantined (as are children and ginger people) old ladies searched for weapons and the general public
