From the ingeniously quick-witted John Crace comes a satirical memoir from the eyes of his beloved dog, Herbie. And as a Westminster veteran, boy does he have some stories to share.
It started when a chance encounter with Sadiq Khan's Labrador landed Herbie a job working as a special advisor to Ed Miliband in 2014. Then he was summoned by David Cameron to work on the Remain campaign in the EU referendum. He experienced the pain of working with Theresa May; was sacked and then rehired by Boris Johnson to advise on Covid; was at Balmoral when the Queen died; had a ringside seat for Liz Truss; was fired by Rishi Sunak and then latterly taken on by Keir Starmer.
This is the story the politicians didn't want you to know. What are Larry the Cat and Dilyn the Dog really like? How did Charlotte Owen get a peerage? Herbert Hound, finally, tells all.
John Crace has been the Guardian's political sketch writer for the last ten years and is one of the paper's most loved columnists. He has also written about twenty books on everything from cricket, football, TV, literature, politics and – not forgetting – himself. The most recent, Depraved New World, a collection of his Guardian columns, was published in November 2023 and was a Waterstones Politics Book of the Year.
In January 2024 he was awarded an honorary doctorate by Bath Spa University in recognition of his literary satire.
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The Berry Theatre
Welcome to The Berry Theatre, located on the grounds of Wildern School, offering convenient parking for our visitors. With 306 comfortable seats, we proudly present a diverse array of top-quality theatre and entertainment, ranging from hilarious comedy to captivating family shows
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The Berry, Wildern Lane, Hampshire, SO30 4EJGet Directions
We want our building and everything we do to be as inclusive as possible and are committed to finding ways to allow all our audiences to enjoy their visit to The Berry.
The Berry Theatre is fully wheelchair accessible with flat level access to our Box Office, bar and theatre.
Walking sticks, crutches and walking aids can be taken into the theatre. We also have spaces for mobility vehicles and buggies - please speak to a member of the team.
We have two accessible toilets. One on the lower level with baby changing facilities and the other on our upper level with a lift for access. The lift can provide access to the upper seating level.
Immerse yourself in our top-notch entertainment after enjoying a refreshing drink or tasty snack.
The Berry Theatre bar opens one hour before all performances.
There is free parking available on the Wildern School site for evening and weekend performances only. Please park courteously and do not use the school site for daytime performances during term time.
