'The Octagon began its fortieth anniversary with a hugely impressive production that sets standards that will be hard to rival.'

Manchester Evening News. Read the full review here

‘Northern Broadsides...easily the most exciting and accessible productions of the last decade’ New Statesman

THE topical comedy for 2007

Blake Morrison’s re-working of Aristophanes' classic comedy takes on the great issues of our time - race, war, religion, terrorism and sexual morality - with disturbing hilarity.

It’s 2007 in the northern mill-town of Blackhurst and intolerable racial tensions are tearing the mixed community apart. Summat MUST to be done, and sharpish.

Radical behaviour requires a radical plan and Lisa hatches an outrageous plot to encourage peace - a sex strike - no more nooky ‘til the fighting stops, with riotously funny consequences.

But as the women of Blackhurst strive towards love…not war…they make a disturbing discovery that turns their local dispute into a demonstration of global proportions.

Lisa’s Sex Strike sees internationally acclaimed Northern Broadsides teaming up with the Octagon following hugely successful tours of Blake Morrison’s The Cracked Pot and Oedipus in 2001. This production will coincide with the release of the major film version of Morrison’s prize-winning autobiography And When Did You Last See Your Father? which will star Colin Firth and Jim Broadbent.

To watch a video promo for Lisa's Sex Strike, click here.

Please note: This play contains some strong, sexually explicit language and imagery and is not suitable for children.