"The Lifeboat" is a play written by Charlotte Jones that explores the moral dilemmas faced by a group of people stranded on a lifeboat after a shipwreck. The characters, each with their own backgrounds and motivations, must navigate the challenges of survival while grappling with issues of ethics, trust, and human nature. As tensions rise, the play delves into themes of sacrifice and the struggle for power among the survivors. The confined setting of the lifeboat serves as a microcosm for society, highlighting how desperation can lead to both cooperation and conflict in extreme situations.