
Alan Partridge on Open Books with Martin Bryce
2012

Representation Score
Fair
2023
Director
Neil Gibbons, John L. Spencer, Rob Gibbons
Runtime
84 minutes
Average Rating
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Stratagem employs a diverse cast to challenge traditional social hierarchies. While it does not focus specifically on identity politics, its satirical approach questions conventional notions of authority and competence. The production offers a broader range of representation compared to many traditional comedies, but it remains neutral on LGBTQ+ and disability issues.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ character arcs or non-straight relationships. It follows traditional comedic structures without specific LGBTQ+ representation.
The film features a balanced cast with several prominent female roles played by Emma Sidi and Felicity Montagu. These characters often challenge the protagonist’s social ineptitude with their intelligence.
The cast includes actors of diverse backgrounds like Aisha Dawn Ibrahim and Kaine Hatukai, moving away from the homogeneous casting seen in many British comedies.
The film uses satire to critique celebrity culture and traditional institutions, placing the protagonist in prestigious settings to highlight social norms.
There is no evidence of the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this production.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Devised, written, choreographed, performed and funded by Alan Partridge, Stratagem sees Alan not just treading the boards but pounding them, atop stages graced by such luminaries as Michael Ball, Jack Whitehall and Welsh rockers the Stereophonics.

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