A Play by Ronald Harwood
Quartet
Timothy West, Gwen Taylor, Susannah Yorke & Michael Jayston
Academy award-winning playwright
(The Dresser) and screen writer (The
Pianist), is the author of this
touching and uplifting story of selfdiscovery
and life-long friendships.
Retired opera singers Cissy, Reggie
and Wilfred are excited about
performing a concert until their
tranquil world is unexpectedly
interrupted by the arrival of
legendary Diva, Jean Horton. As old
rivalries resurface and past secrets
are revealed, can the four put aside
their differences …
Ronald Harwood’s masterful storytelling
combined with sparkling wit
create a bittersweet comedy that is at
times both poignant and hilariously
funny. A star-studded cast includes
the critically acclaimed Timothy
West (The Winslow Boy, The Old
Country), film icon Susannah York
(Gold, Superman, A Man For All
Seasons), and national treasure that is
Gwen Taylor (Prick up Your Ears in
the West End and star of Heartbeat,
Barbara and A Bit Of A Do on TV).
From 23rd August To 28th August
Times Eves 8pm; Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm
Prices £20.50 - £26.50
Concessions £1 off over 60s & unwaged. Under 26s £8
Venue Festival Theatre
Genre Drama
Hugely enjoyable, both the great acting and the witty script. The final scene - the actors mouthing the words to a Verdi operatic quartet - is a tour de force, and, I imagine, horribly difficult!
The play's first two-thirds builds up suspense, both as to what happened in the past and as to how the characters are going to cope with the future, in particular their concert. Some serious ...... more 
I admit that the main attraction to this play was Gwen Taylor, who is a fine actress and always worth seeing. However, with the other 'names' starring alongside her I was all the more intrigued.
It did not disappoint, it was like watching a masterclass! Comic timing from both Gwen Taylor and Timothy West was spot on. The chemistry between Susannah York and Michael Jayston was at times v...... more
- SUNDAY TELEGRAPH