About the Show

David Johns' adaptation of the Palme d'Or-winning movie about a man navigating the welfare system after a heart attack.

Dan is a typical working-class guy - a carpenter by trade & a Geordie by birth - who is resting after suffering a heart attack.

Katie has just arrived from London looking for a fresh start for herself & her kids in their new council house.

'I, Daniel Blake' takes a glimpse at the lives of the over 14.5 million people living in poverty in the UK, and how people come together in the face of adversity.

This stage adaptation of the Palme d'Or & BAFTA Award-winning movie of the same name has been adapted by Dave Johns who played Daniel Blake in the 2016 film.

This production is recommended for ages 14+.

Critic Reviews (2)

“It remains a harrowingly lifelike tale of friendship born in the darkest hour between two people who have been miserably failed by the system. The greatest tragedy, however, is the fact that the political state of the country has got progressively worse since the film premiered.”
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“ ‘I, Daniel Blake’ is the kind of play that should make you mad, and probably will. This is a fantastic example of a screen to stage adaptation that captures the spirit of the film, as well as the mood of the nation.”
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