Ding-dong! The wicked witch is dead

Maggie's End, by NUJ freelance Ed Waugh and Trevor Wood, is a dark comedy that begins with the death of Margaret Thatcher. Inspired by reports that the New Labour government plans to give Baroness Thatcher a state funeral when she dies, the play examines the legacy of Thatcherism and how New Labour has travelled from its traditional roots. Sponsored by NUM North East, RMT, Unite and the GMB to mark the 25th anniversary of the miners' strike: April 6-18 at the Shaw Theatre, Euston Rd, London NW1, tickets £15, £11: call 0871 594 3123 or email shawboxoffice@newendtheatre.co.uk