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To be honest, I was a little sceptical about what cultural entertainment might be on offer in Des Moines just after Christmas, so I was intrigued when our reporter Suzanne Goldenberg told me about a new show, Caucus! the Musical, due to premiere in Iowa's capital.
The show was conceived and written by Robert Ford, a native Iowan. It tells the story of a farmer and his family who become media darlings when they are picked by a national reporter to represent the typical Iowan caucus-goers. The four main political candidates realise they must do everything in their power to win their votes.
The musical highlights the humour and the absurdity of what Iowan's experience every four years, but Ford said the show had a serious message: "that there is a lot at stake in this election and that we Iowan's have a responsibility to get it right."
