It takes just a moment to make history
Based on the incendiary short story by Hilary Mantel, The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher is darkly funny and dangerously tense – a gripping psychological thriller created for Liverpool, the Everyman and our politically violent times. Written by Alexandra Wood and directed by John Young, this daring world premiere is an unmissable event – an audacious game of power, class and conviction that asks the biggest ‘what if?’ of them all.
It’s late summer, 1983. Out in the street, the world is waiting to greet Margaret Thatcher as she emerges from hospital. Just routine surgery – what on earth could go wrong? But here in this room her life is up for deadly debate… and history is holding its breath.
Two people. One window. One gun.
If the time comes to pull the trigger, which side of history will you be on?
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See all 3 of our 2026 Made in Liverpool shows (The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher, Attachment and Death of a Salesman) for just £60 (when booking top price tickets) and receive a free postergramme for each show too. Ticket offer will be automatically applied when you add all 3 shows to your basket.
CAST
Robbie O’Neill
Brendan
Anita Reynolds
Caroline
Company
Hilary Mantel
Writer of the short story
Alexandra Wood
Writer
John Young
Director
Ceci Calf
Set & Costume Designer
Simisola Majekodunmi
Lighting Designer
Kieran Lucas
Sound Designer
Anjali Mehra
Movement Director
Laura Copeland
YEP Trainee Assistant Director
Step Inside
A range of free activities to explore the world and themes of the play. From workshops and talks, to community projects and exhibitions, we’ll bring together specialists, creatives and others to delve deeper into the politics, context, creative process and more.
Step Inside: Liverpool’s Most Explosive Decade
Wednesday 22 April from 5.30pm – 6.30 pm. Downstairs in the Everyman Theatre – FREE – no need to book, just turn up.
In the early ’80s, Liverpool found itself at the centre of a national storm. Against a backdrop of social change and economic struggle, the Toxteth Riots erupted, sending shockwaves across the UK. What came next was even more shocking: the revelation of a government conversation about a potential policy of “managed decline” for the city. Stephen Kelly, a leading professor of modern Irish history and British/ Irish relations, takes us on a journey through the political drama and local tensions that shaped Liverpool in the 1980s, offering a fresh understanding of Liverpool’s spirit, resilience, and reputation for never backing down.
Post Show Discussion
Wednesday 13 May – FREE TO TICKET HOLDERS
An opportunity to discuss ‘The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher with members of the cast and creative team following the performance.
Step Inside: Hilary Mantel’s Darkly Playful World
Thursday 14 May from 5.30pm – 7 pm. Downstairs in the Everyman Theatre – FREE – no need to book, just turn up.
Led by Dr. Alex Coupe (University of Liverpool) and Dr. Lucy Arnold (University of Worcester), this conversation opens the door to Mantel’s writing for audiences. Alex and Lucy share short introductions to Mantel’s short story and her wider body of work, illuminating her wit, her politics, and the unforgettable characters and worlds she created.
The pair will be joined by New Works Associate, Tommo Fowler and YEP Trainee Assistant Director Laura Copeland. Together, they’ll explore how Mantel’s provocative storytelling translates from page to stage: What makes the story so resonant today. How do we adapt such a bold tale? And what new meanings emerge in the process? This will be followed by an open discussion.
With thanks to the National Theatre.