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Full-Length Play, Drama / 1w, 1m
James McDermott
Inspired by true events, Jab is a black comedy-drama exploring power, gender, domestic violence, conspiracy theories, ignorance and the limits of love.
“Last 29 years... You haven’t had to make any decisions. I’ve paid every bill, made every sacrifice… But now… You made a choice. You’re gonna have to face the consequence.”
Anne is tired. Tired of menopause. Tired of working in a dying NHS. And tired of her lazy sexist husband Don. But they’ve been together 29 years. They know each other inside out. They’ve survived so much.
Then COVID-19 plunges the country into lockdown, forcing them to isolate together. After all, the home is a place of safety… isn’t it?
As the world falls apart outside, Anne and Don’s marriage slowly falls apart inside. But soon there will be a solution. Won’t there? Inspired by true events, Jab is a black comedy-drama exploring power, gender, domestic violence, conspiracy theories, ignorance and the limits of love.
Anne and Don’s house, UK. 2020
“A Covid-era defining play.” – Theatre Weekly
“The emotions are raw.” – Broadway World UK
“McDermott manages to fit the complex emotions that many of us are still trying to process into a deft and memorable 75 minutes.” – Everything Theatre
“McDermott’s snappy dialogue captures fond familiarity curdled into contempt.” – The Guardian
“A story of ordinary people dealing with themselves and each other during very extraordinary times.” – LondonTheatre1
“A worthwhile reflection on the scarring impact of the event.” – Morning Star
“A punchy dark comedy with a twist on a relatable setting.” – The Reviews Hub
“Worthy Covid drama.” – The Stage
“This is an accomplished piece of writing.” – Theatre Weekly
“James McDermott’s script is packed with spiky banter that grows increasingly tense and barbed as the months of isolation continue to extend.” – West End Best Friend
James McDermott trained at the University of East Anglia with an MA (Distinction) in Scriptwriting, the Royal Court Writers Group, Soho Theatre’s Writers Lab, Hampstead Theatre’s Inspire: The Next Playwright Programme, Criterion Theatre’s New Writing Programme and Menagerie T ...