by TERENCE RATTIGAN
Star Theatre 1, 145 Sir Donald Bradman Drv, Hilton
November 29, 30; December 5, 6, 7 @ 7.30
Matinees Sun Dec 1 @ 4.00, Sat 7 @ 2.00
Early Tues Dec 3, Wed 4 @ 6.30
Hester Collyer, the wife of a High Court judge, has run away from her husband, and been living with an ex-World War 2 and Battle of Britain fighter pilot. The play opens with her being found, after having tried, unsuccessfully, to gas herself, and follows her through the day, as she, and the various people in her life, attempt to pick up the pieces. It is a powerful account of lives blighted by love - or the lack of it.
First produced in 1952, when Rattigan was at the height of his powers, “The Deep Blue Sea” is considered to be his best play. In recent years, Rattigan has been “rediscovered”, and recognised for the great playwright that he is. The 2016 National Theatre revival starred Helen McCrory.
Cast includes Lyn Wilson, Chris Bleby, David Roach, Ryan Kennealy, Sophie Livingston-Pearce
Directed by
ROB CROSER