The birth of the Sun newspaper, and the enduring impact of Rupert Murdoch’s sexed-up approach to journalism, is to be explored as part of the new season at London’s Almeida theatre. Rupert Goold, the Almeida’s artistic director, who will direct the production, described it as a comedy that was “very anarchic and very nostalgic about the lost traditions of Fleet Street”. Goold said the activities of the young Murdoch provided a wealth of dramatic material for Graham to work with, describing it as a “great role, very funny”. With debate continuing about whether the second part of the Leveson inquiry will proceed, the play will be particularly timely. “The project may even grow beyond the Almeida and become more international as it develops,” he said.

Source: The Guardian January 20, 2017 00:01 UTC