Spoiling plays Theatre Royal Stratford East

The Traverse Theatre presents John McCann's timely drama Spoiling, directed by Orla O'Loughlin, at Theatre Royal Stratford East in Stratford, east London, from 24 Aug to 13 Sep 2014.

Synopsis: 'In front of the world's media, Scotland's Foreign Minister will shortly deliver a keynote speech outlining the newly-independent nation's relationship with the former UK. But there's a problem. She's refusing to speak the words she's been given. There's something else she wants to say. At odds with her Party, and pursued by a harassed Party worker, she has a decision to make; toe the line or take back control.'

The cast of Spoiling includes Gabriel Quigley and Richard Clements.

Spoiling features scenic design by Anthony Lamble, lighting by Colin Grenfell, and music and sound design by Danny Krass.

The production will be presented days before the Scottish Independence Referendum.