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The Deep Blue Sea was first performed in London in 1952. It has since received numerous revivals, and the character of Hester Collyer has gone down in history as one of the great roles of British theatre. A notable revival was staged at London's National Theatre in 2016. In 2011, Terence Davies directed a film version of the play, which starred ...
The Deep Blue Sea is a British stage play by Terence Rattigan from 1952. Rattigan based his story and characters in part on his secret relationship with Kenny Morgan, and the aftermath of the end of their relationship. [1] [2] The play was first performed in London on 6 March 1952, directed by Frith Banbury, and won praise for actress Peggy ...
Watch on National Theatre at Home. Terence Rattigan’s devastating masterpiece contains one of the greatest female roles in contemporary drama. Helen McCrory and director Carrie Cracknell reunite following the acclaimed Medea in 2014. A flat in Ladbroke Grove, West London. 1952. When Hester Collyer is found by her neighbours in the aftermath ...
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Jun 12, 2016 · The Deep Blue Sea review – an explosive revival. A fter the whirling excitement of her production of A Doll’s House, I half-expected Carrie Cracknell to let rip at Terence Rattigan. That is ...
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1 day ago · Terence Rattigan’s most personal play, The Deep Blue Sea, was inspired by the death of his former lover, Kenneth Morgan – the news arrived as Rattigan
Terence Rattigan's play 'The Deep Blue Sea' is a portrait of a woman caught between forbidden love and the fear of loneliness, or the devil and the deep blue sea. It is now considered one of Rattigan's greatest triumphs. The play was first produced at the Duchess Theatre, London, on 6 March 1952. Includes bibliographical references.
This recording of The Deep Blue Sea is in fond memory of Helen McCrory who played Hester Collyer in the show at the National Theatre in 2016. Filmed by National Theatre Live. A production from National Theatre. When Hester is found following attempted suicide, the story of her tempestuous affair and marriage breakdown begins to emerge. With it ...
