THE CIRCLE
By W. Somerset Maugham
'Maugham's finest drama grips and entertains throughout in this richly enjoyable revival. Highly talented director Mark Rosenblatt achieves a fine balance between comedy and deeper feeling in this beautifully constructed play' Daily Telegraph
'Immaculately revived... an excellent evening' The Guardian
Somerset Maugham's masterpiece, The Circle, was recently voted one of the greatest plays of the 20th century. Capturing the poise of high society in the 1920, this elegant comedy of manners exposes the emotional double standards of a family prominent in the public eye.
Arnold Champion-Cheney MP will never forgive his mother. Thirty years ago, in a sea of scandal, Lady Kitty abandoned her son when she ran away with her beloved Lord Porteous. Now she returns to face the husband and son she left behind, only to find that Elizabeth, her daughter-in-law, is facing the same dilemma.
With sparkling wit, hilarious plot and sumptuous period designs, this glittering revival guarantees an evening of outstandingly glorious fun.
A distinguished cast is led by Wendy Craig and Tony Britton.
With: Jeremy Child, Hattie Morahan, William Buckhurst, Dale Rapley, Barbara Kirby, Knight Mantell
Directed by Mark Rosenblatt
