Draining the Swamp by D.R. Hill

Draining the Swamp is a provocative and challenging new play that explores and challenges our approach to extremism. A warning with a chilling contemporary punch.  

The play unveils the story of Oswald Mosley, the man who founded the British Union of Fascists, despite being considered the most capable politician of the 1920s. A Prime Minister in waiting who is now known for his street violence and antisemitism. Discover through Draining the Swamp the personalities of Oswald Mosley and his Lady, Diana Mosley, who were both loved and loathed in their lifetime. What drove this man to make these decisions? How do we manage politicians like Mosley in today’s world?

Rowland D. Hill, playing Oswald Mosley, said, “Over the last few years there has been an increasing return to nationalistic politics and to popular support for extremist politicians, who appear to place little store on democracy. This piece, focusing on Mosley, the personality, is intended both as a warning, and to raise questions about the appropriate way for liberalism to challenge the brick wall mentality of populist movements.”

What lessons are there for today when nationalism is once more on the rise across the Western world, and politicians like Trump and many more worldwide are able to attack democracy and stir up violent protest? Draining the Swamp explores these issues and challenges our approach to extremism. It raises questions and warnings with a chilling contemporary punch.