Details

Opened at the Theatre Royal in Bath on 2 July 1956. Written by Agatha Christie under the pen-name 'Mary Westmacott' this is the first full scale production of this rare Christie masterpiece since its premiere in 1954, and is presented here by Windsor favourites The Agatha Christie Theatre Company, by special arrangement with the author's estate. A must for all Christie fans, and brimming with her brilliant wit, this gripping psychological drama tells the tale of a mother and her daughter as they strive to find happiness in 1940's Britain Returning home from the Second World War, Sarah convinces her mother to 'live life to the hilt', and ditch her fiancé Richard. Meanwhile, Sarah has become involved with cad Lawrence and feels the need to marry him in order to please her mother. Will Ann and Sarah make life decisions based on the other's wishes?

Cast/Performers

Jenny Seagrove (Ann), Honeysuckle Rose (Sarah), Tracey Childs, Simon Dutton

Creatives/Company

Author: Mary Westmacott
Producer: Bill Kenwright
Company: Agatha Christie Theatre Company
Director: Roy Marsden
Design: Simon Scullion
Lighting: Mark Howett
Sound: Ian Horrocks-Taylor