The State of the Nation by Darren Gooding. Poet and professionally louche bohemian, Don Fletcher Park, wins a 100 year old American cornflake packet competition - the prize: the office of President of the United States! Meanwhile, as the newly appointed Chief of Staff, long-suffering friend Mervin Mule is experiencing an existential crisis; could this fresh madness actually be a good thing for Western Civilization?
Donny accidentally wins a 100 year old American cornflake packet competition - the prize; office of President of the United States, but Donny’s sudden elevation doesn’t please the incumbent… The White House is only big enough for one “Donald” and Mister Fletcher-Park is going to make sure it’s him… Meanwhile newly appointed Chief of Staff, Mervin Mule, is experiencing an existential crisis; could this fresh madness actually be a good thing for Western Civilization...?
Recorded live before an audience at Colchester Arts Centre on 16th September 2025.