Ink

Ink on Broadway Background

Ink is an exhilarating new play by Olivier Award winner James Graham (Finding Neverland, Labour of Love, The Angry Brigade). Graham was inspired by the change in media consumption due to social media and society’s obsession with tabloids. When he began writing the show in 2016 the populist wave was spreading across England and was heavily reflected in media. It reminded him of The Sun’s populist stance when Murdoch first acquired the paper.

The show made its world premiere in summer 2017 at the Almeida Theatre. After a sold-out run at the Almeida the show transferred to London's West End. The acclaimed West End production garnered four Olivier Award nominations with Bertie Carvel, who originated the role of Murdoch, taking home the award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. The Almeida Artistic Director and two-time Olivier Award winner Rupert Goold (Macbeth, Richard II) is directing the Broadway transfer.

What's Ink Like?

Before he was a media mogul, Richard Murdoch was a young Australian newspaper owner just entering the British media market. After purchasing The Sun, Murdoch persuades rogue editor Larry Lamb to join the team. Together they transform the broadsheet newspaper into the infamous tabloid it is today.

The play fosters an interesting dialogue about the impact media has on politics and the role of journalists in society. As a result, Murdoch spends a decent amount of time off-stage for a biographical play. This play is as relevant as ever as The Sun is the most circulated newspaper in Britain and was one of the forces believed to swing the “Brexit” vote. And of course for American audiences, the role of journalists and the media has become an ever-present conversation in Trump's America.

Is Ink Good for Kids?

Ink is not suitable for children due to its adult themes, sexuality and profane dialogue