Epitaph for the Official Secrets Act

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2 Apr 01 to 3 May 01	The Pit, Barbican Centre, West End :: V372 listing details L1760608677

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Play :: The Official Secrets Act was rushed through parliament one evening in 1911 in response to the perceived threat of a German invasion. Ninety years later, the resulting breakdown of the relationship between the individual and the state has been captured in this absurd but often frighteningly accurate look at this draconian legislation - its ultimate demise heralded by the ratification of the European Human Right Act.

Author	Paul Greengrass
Author	Simon Reade