Behind the fragile veneer of post-war civility burns a brutal sense of loss and longing. When Hester Collyer (played by Helen McCrory) is found by her neighbours in the aftermath of a failed suicide attempt, the story of her tempestuous affair with a former RAF pilot and the breakdown of her marriage to a High Court judge begins to emerge. With it comes a portrait of need, loneliness and long-repressed passion.
This National Theatre at Home presentation is described by our colleagues in London.
Join host Amy Amantea in the VocalEye virtual lobby at 6:30 pm (PT) for some pre-show mingling. Introductory descriptive notes begin at 6:45 pm and the performance begins at 7 pm. Running time is just over 2 hours with an additional 15-minute intermission. Hang out after the show and be entered to win a $25 gift card to Moose’s Down Under where you can enjoy a non-virtual beer!
Register for your VocalEye Zoom invitation by contacting info@vocaleye.ca or call 604-364-5949. Please let us know where you’re from and if you identify as a member of the blind/partially sighted community or as a sighted supporter. This one-time registration will give you access to all upcoming Virtual VocalEye events.
“Helen McCrory brings steel and gusto to the role of Terence Rattigan’s scorned 1950s lover.” –The Guardian
“One-sided passion, unequal love: it’s Rattigan’s abiding theme, explored here with matchless insight.” –The Independent
Discover the tragic real story behind the play in this article from The Telegraph
Find out more about playwright Terrence Rattigan
Watch Parties are part of VocalEye’s new virtual community outreach initiative during the Covid-19 pandemic. As with any inaugural program, we depend on your participation and feedback to help us grow and improve. We’re here to make live arts events more accessible, even if they’re recorded, and to stay connected, even if we’re at a distance. Thank you for holding the space with us until we can gather together again at the theatre.
