{"product_id":"pressure","title":"Pressure","description":"\u003c!-- Hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn intense psychological drama exploring desire, ambition, and competition. A world premiere at Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for audiences drawn to high-stakes psychological tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Access Your Content --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px; background: #f9f9f9; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccess Your Content in Seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete your purchase on our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (free).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLog in using the same email from checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour ebook will appear instantly in your library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eAll content is securely delivered through our app and not offered as a Shopify download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- About the Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn intense real-life thriller centred around the most important weather forecast in the history of warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJune 1944. One man's decision is about to change the course of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything is in place for the biggest invasion ever known in Europe – D-Day. One last crucial question remains: will the weather be right on the day?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProblematically there are two opposing forecasts. American celebrity weatherman Colonel Krick predicts sunshine, while Scot Dr James Stagg, Chief Meteorological Officer for the Allied Forces, forecasts a storm. As the world watches and waits, General Eisenhower, Allied Supreme Commander, must decide which of these bitter antagonists to trust. The decision will not only seal the fates of thousands of men, but could win or lose the entire war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary and little-known true story, David Haig's play thrillingly explores the responsibilities of leadership, the challenges of prophecy and the personal toll of taking a stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePressure\u003c\/em\u003e premiered at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh, in May 2014 before transferring to Chichester Festival Theatre, in a production directed by John Dove, with the author playing James Stagg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Why You'll Love This Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGripping examination of pressure and desire.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExploration of toxic competition and manipulation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished by Nick Hern Books, leading contemporary theatre publisher.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre that unsettles and disturbs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Reviews --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'The tension is palpable and expertly maintained throughout, with real wit and warmth as well... Haig has obviously done his research, and then smartly played with the facts for full dramatic effect. You wouldn't want it any other way. It's entertainment' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Review Hub\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Utterly engrossing… unostentatiously and with a quiet intensity, Pressure covers a lot of ground without ever resorting to patriotic cliché' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhatsOnStage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'This highly watchable, microscopic look into the mechanics of battle is nothing short of enthralling. It's tense, it's gripping, and it's dialogue feels quintessentially British and for that reason it resonates fondly' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroadway World\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Fascinatingly original… with its moments of comedy and atmosphere of high stakes, this is an excellent documentary drama' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Haig has researched his subject matter in great detail, but more importantly the play grabs the attention from the outset and never loosens its dramatic grip. It captures the extraordinary pressure its characters are under at this crucial turning point in the Second World War, with wit, compassion and sheer dramatic verve. By turns funny, tense and deeply affecting. I cannot recommend it too highly' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Telegraph\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Sharp, witty and affecting… events flow across the stage like sunlight and shadow on a changeable summer's day' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Pressure is gripping, tense and deeply moving theatre' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBritish Theatre Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A masterful piece of theatrical storytelling' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- About the Author --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Haig is an actor and playwright. His stage plays include \u003cem\u003eMy Boy Jack\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Good Samaritan\u003c\/em\u003e (both for Hampstead Theatre, London) and \u003cem\u003ePressure\u003c\/em\u003e (Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh, and Minerva Theatre, Chichester). \u003cem\u003eMy Boy Jack\u003c\/em\u003e was filmed for ITV, starring David, Daniel Radcliffe and Kim Cattrall, and broadcast in November 2007.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis distinguished acting career includes West End appearances in \u003cem\u003eYes, Prime Minister\u003c\/em\u003e (a transfer from Chichester); \u003cem\u003eArt\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDead Funny\u003c\/em\u003e (a transfer from Hampstead), \u003cem\u003eJourney’s End\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Country Wife\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Sea\u003c\/em\u003e. At the National Theatre he appeared in Alan Ayckbourn’s \u003cem\u003eHouse\/Garden\u003c\/em\u003e, and at the Royal Court in \u003cem\u003eHitchcock Blonde\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Recruiting Officer\u003c\/em\u003e. He has worked extensively for the Royal Shakespeare Company, playing, amongst others, Angelo in Trevor Nunn’s production of \u003cem\u003eMeasure for Measure\u003c\/em\u003e. He won the Olivier Award for Best Actor for \u003cem\u003eOur Country’s Good\u003c\/em\u003e at the Royal Court, and received nominations for \u003cem\u003eMary Poppins\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eDonkeys’ Years\u003c\/em\u003e, both in the West End.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis television and film appearances include \u003cem\u003eYes, Prime Minister\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMo\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Wright Way\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFour Weddings and a Funeral\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Thin Blue Line\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cem\u003e Talking Heads\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCrime and Punishment\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Publication Details --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nick Hern Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 June 2014\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120 pages (Ebook edition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (Ebook):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781780014630\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I access my ebook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and log in using the same email you used at checkout. 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