Brenda Blethyn stars in
Haunted
Brenda Blethyn
Niall Buggy & Beth Cooke
Blethyn leads a superb cast is this
poignant, moving and beguiling play
written by Edna O’Brien, one of the
leading figures in Irish literature.
Haunted tells the story of a middle
aged man, his wife and his obsession
with a captivating young woman who
comes to their house. Desperate to
ensure she returns he takes a number
of actions that threatens both of his
relationships in this tale of desire and
regret. Directed by Braham Murray, Founding
Artistic Director of Manchester’s Royal
Exchange Theatre Company, Haunted
received its world premiere at the
Royal Exchange Theatre in May 2009.
From 22nd February To 27th February
Times Eves 8pm; Wed & Sat Mats 2.30pm
Prices 1st Night & Mats £22.50 £20.50 Tues-Thurs Eves £24.50 £22.50 £20.50 Fri & Sat Eves £26.50 £24.50 £22.50
Concessions Under 26s £8
Venue Festival Theatre
Genre Drama
A strong cast give flawless performances in this three hander set in an outer London suburb in the not-too-distant past. The set was striking with its green cylindrical backing from floor to flies which doubled as the walls of the rather bare living-room occupied by Mr and Mrs Berry. It also enabled us to see at times characters approaching the door and at other times a succession of ros...... more


- The Independent