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THE GLASS WILL SHATTER

"A provocative play that explores pertinent political ideas in a deft and informative way... shines in its quieter moments." – Patrick Hughes, The Stage

“With themes of trauma, redemption, extremism, education and social profiling, this is a rich and rewarding play. It reflects the London of today, but also hints at the further horrors of tomorrow. It successfully balances big social and political themes with deeply personal and resonant experiences. This is a powerful, and urgent new play that showcases Joe Marsh’s incredible play-writing talent.” - Stephanie Ressort, View from the Outside

“a beautiful and witty play that highlights the tragic combination of systematised programmes such as Prevent and the inherent bias and insecurities of the individuals encouraged to enact them” **** - Euan Vincent, The Spy in the Stalls

“The exploration of the ultimate white privilege, freedom of speech without fear of persecution or presumption, is genius, and deeply needed even in 2020… This play is one that everyone should see.” **** - Andrew Lee, North West End

“The strength of the play lies in Marsh’s script, which bravely defies the official narrative of youth radicalisation by examining its class and socioeconomic roots” **** - Cristina Lago, Morning Star

When the government launched Prevent, its programme for countering extremism it was supposed to stop young people becoming radicalised. Instead many teachers & pupils believe it encourages mistrust. Teacher Joe Marsh has turned his experience into a play, as @RiaChatter explains pic.twitter.com/s6JVHVcGT9
— ITV London (@itvlondon) January 7, 2020

New play, #TheGlassWillShatter has opened at the @OmnibusTheatre. It has been written by Joe Marsh, directed by, @LilachYosiphon and stars Naima Swaleh who have been chatting to @AliciaEdwards. pic.twitter.com/0nygXkRWds
— London Live (@LondonLive) January 24, 2020