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They Don't Pay? We Won't Pay! is a dynamic political farce created by Deborah McAndrew, adapting Dario Fo's original Cant Pay? Won't Pay! for a Brexit-era audience. The show blends sharp satire with a Northern voice to explore austerity, food poverty, and civil disobedience in modern Britain. From its York premiere to a tour across the North and beyond, this production delivers topical theatre with wit, grit, and crowd-pleasing energy.

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Produced in association with Northern Broadsides and York Theatre Royal, the show has cultivated a dedicated following through resilient performances and engaging storytelling. Explore the biography, highlight moments from the discography of this conceptual project, and stay informed on forthcoming tour dates as venues confirm new engagements.

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For the latest updates, follow the production’s official channels and venue pages. We connect you with reliable sources and social outlets to keep you informed about show times, venues, and accessibility options. If you’re planning a night out, secure your seats with the event and enjoy a straightforward buying experience, supported by a trusted partner in your city.

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Social channels to follow: Northern Broadsides and York Theatre Royal. Official sites and social links are provided to ensure you have direct access to announcements and ticketing details.

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Quick Facts About They Don't Pay? We Won't Pay!

  • Origin: adaptation by Deborah McAndrew of Dario Fo's Cant Pay? Won't Pay! (1974), transposed to Brexit Britain.
  • Premiere and tour: opened York Theatre Royal (Oct 5–13, 2018) and then toured to venues such as Yvonne Arnaud Guildford, Hull Truck Theatre, Liverpool Playhouse, New Vic Theatre, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Stephen Joseph Theatre, and Viaduct Theatre Halifax.
  • Earlier/alternate engagements: Washington, DC premiere in 2016 (They Don’t Pay, We Won’t Pay!), produced in Mead Theatre Lab at Flashpoint.
  • Revivals and related events: 2023 readings and performances in Reading and at Hampton Hill Theatre (Reading May 2023; Oct 2023 production at Hampton Hill).
  • Genre and style: political farce / satirical theatre addressing austerity, food poverty, and civil disobedience with a Northern voice.
  • Social media presence: the production is associated with Northern Broadsides and York Theatre Royal, which maintain active social channels (e.g., Northern Broadsides on Twitter and Facebook; York Theatre Royal on Twitter and other platforms).

For the latest updates, follow the production’s official channels and venue pages. We connect you with reliable sources and social outlets to keep you informed about show times, venues, and accessibility options. If you’re planning a night out, secure your seats with the event and enjoy a straightforward buying experience, supported by a trusted partner in your city.

Social channels to follow: Northern Broadsides and York Theatre Royal. Official sites and social links are provided to ensure you have direct access to announcements and ticketing details.

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