Details

Set in the time of the Napoleonic wars, Quality Street is a tale of romance, enchantment and the transformative power of love. As snow falls in Quality Street, Dr Valentine Brown enlists in the army, leaving Miss Phoebe Throssel broken-hearted. Undaunted, she and her sister Susan set up a school and resign themselves to a life of algebra, headaches and unruly pupils. Ten years pass and a victorious army returns from the Battle of Waterloo. A ball is thrown in their honour, but the years have taken their toll and Phoebe's dancing days are done. At the ball, every soldier is entranced by a mysterious beauty whom no one has seen before. Will Captain Brown also fall under her spell, or is it still possible to right the wrongs of a decade ago? Quality Street explores a favourite theme of Barrie's - the possibility of second chances - in a touching, magical and poignant account of love delayed but not lost. Another rediscovery of a classic comedy by J.M. Barrie to celebrate the 150th anniversary of his birth - the first London revival in 60 years of his magical 1901 play Quality Street. Part of RediscoveriesUK - A three month season of rediscovered plays by writers from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Running time approx. 2hrs

Cast/Performers

Tamzin Aitken, Daisy Ashford, Hannah Boyde, Kate Cooke, Alan Devally, Katie Ellen-Jones, Jack Hardwick, Catherine Harvey, James Rastall, Claire Redcliffe, James Russell, Zoe Thorne

Creatives/Company

Author: J.M. Barrie
Producer: Coracle (in association with Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre)
Director: Louise Hill
Design: Alex Marker
Costume: Mike Lees
Sound: Julian Bradley