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Party. Image shows from L to R: Simon (Tom Basden), Phoebe (Katy Wix), Mel (Anna Crilly), Duncan (Tim Key), Jared (Jonny Sweet). Copyright: BBC
Party

Party

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2010 - 2018
  • 13 episodes (3 series)

Political satire about five young adults who want to change the world but have no idea how, and little idea why. Stars Tom Basden, Tim Key, Jonny Sweet, Anna Crilly and Katy Wix

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Theatre review: Party

The debut stage play by award-winning comic Tom Basden witnesses four young idealists trying to form their own political party.

Stephanie Merritt, The Observer, 7th March 2010

Key marginal

I went to see Party by Tom Basden last night at the Arts Theatre in London's Covent Garden. I really enjoyed it, but I am going to try and explain why like a theatre critic would, even though I hardly ever go to the theatre to watch people sitting around a talking and not dancing or singing.

Andrew Collins, 3rd March 2010

Party started with Tom Basden

Tom Basden's latest effort is a politically-themed satire called Party, starring Edinburgh Comedy Award winner '09 Tim Key, Best Newcomer Jonny Sweet, along with double act Anna & Katy.

Tommy Holgate, The Sun, 19th February 2010

Tim Key and Jonny Sweet interview

Tim Key and Jonny Sweet have just returned from performing at the Sydney Festival and will perform together in Party - a play written by Tim's sketch group comrade, award-winning comedian Tom Basden.

Tommy Holgate, The Sun, 5th February 2010

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