Monstering the Rocketman
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Monstering the Rocketman

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Monstering the Rocketman

About this book

'Where is the line between fact and fiction? Not our concern. Truth is just a commodity to be sold.'

When The Sun falsely accuses Elton John, 39, of 'sordid rent-boy sex sessions', the Rocketman blasts it with a whopping multi-million-pound lawsuit…

But for unrepentant editor Kelvin MacKenzie, 40, 'sorry' seems to be the hardest word. He launches a staggering year-long campaign of media harassment, which could break the rocker. In the end: is Elton still standing? Or does The Sun go down on him?

Based on the true story of Britain's biggest-ever libel suit, Monstering the Rocketman is a probing and provocative exploration of truth, privacy and ambition. Henry Naylor's play premiered to critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2025, where it received a Fringe First Award, before transferring to Arcola Theatre, London, in 2026.

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Information

Publisher
Nick Hern Books
Year
2026
eBook ISBN
9781788509763
Topic
Literature
Subtopic
British Drama
Index
Literature

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title page
  3. Contents
  4. Original Production
  5. Acceptable in the Eighties by Henry Naylor Dedication
  6. Dedication
  7. Character
  8. Monstering the Rocketman
  9. About the Author
  10. Copyright and Performing Rights Information

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