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An extraordinary theatrical experience, The French Lieutenant s Woman is a timeless story of forbidden love, temptation and the fight for personal freedom. Regarded as one of the greatest novels of the twentieth century. The year is 1867. The cloaked figure of a young woman stands alone at the end of a sea rampart; her back turned against the harsh Victorian society that judges her. In a search to discover the truth about her, Charles Smithson propels himself into dangerous waters and must risk everything he has.

Cast/Performers

George Irving, Anthony Howell

Creatives/Company

Book by: John Fowles
Corporate Sponsor: Stackhouse Poland
Producer(s): Nick Brooke Ltd, Rachel Tackley Ltd (in association with Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre)
Adapted by: Mark Healy
Director: Kate Saxon
Design: Libby Watson

The French Lieutenant's Woman

The French Lieutenant's Woman (Play) production archive for QTIX code T1018187885. Details of all The French Lieutenant's Woman archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S01362592680

Archive Listings

13 Nov 06 to 18 Nov 06	Churchill Theatre Bromley, Kent Performance Details => Venue archive
31 Oct 06 to 4 Nov 06	Lighthouse (previously known as Poole Arts Centre) Poole, Dorset Performance Details => Venue archive
23 Oct 06 to 28 Oct 06	Richmond Theatre Outer London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive
16 Oct 06 to 21 Oct 06	Everyman Theatre Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Performance Details => Venue archive
9 Oct 06 to 14 Oct 06	Arts Theatre Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Performance Details => Venue archive
25 Sep 06 to 30 Sep 06	Theatre Royal Brighton, East Sussex Performance Details => Venue archive
11 Sep 06 to 16 Sep 06	Theatre Royal Glasgow Performance Details => Venue archive
30 Aug 06 to 9 Sep 06	Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford, Surrey Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

UK Theatre Web: 13Oct06:
Do not miss this production. Excellent acting in a clever adaption of the novel. Even if you have read the book and seen the film, the tensions evoked in this production keeps you gripped for the two and a half hours. The multi-level set is used effectively although in some theatres sight-lines may be a problem. The direction is tight and the cast are excellent at changing roles. Ernestina's silliness should be down-played to make Charles' choice less obvious, but this is a minor criticism of a production that deserves larger audiences than Cambridge was providing.

User Reviews

USER (13Oct06): Do not miss this production. Excellent acting in a clever adaption of the novel. Even if you have read the book and seen the film, the tensions evoked in this production keeps you gripped for the two and a half hours. The multi-level set is used effectively although in some theatres sight-lines may be a problem. The direction is tight and the cast are excellent at changing roles. Ernestina's silliness should be down-played to make Charles' choice less obvious, but this is a minor criticism of a production that deserves larger audiences than Cambridge was providing.

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