A Delicate Balance

Play :: show/work:S2184, production/tour:T1870792093

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5 May 11 to 2 Jul 11

A Delicate Balance Play :: listing:L0779560564, production:T1870792093, show:S2184, venue: V166

Almeida Theatre West End Greater London

Details

Urban socialites Agnes and Tobias appear to inhabit a glamorous world of drinks parties and social clubs. The return home of their recently divorced daughter, the constant presence of Agnes’ alcoholic sister and the impromptu late-night arrival of some close friends, begin to peel away this veneer. As their lives become increasingly claustrophobic, the characters battle with their fear of stepping into the real world, opting instead for the undemanding familiarity of their own drawing room.
Performers Penelope Wilton (Agnes), Imelda Staunton (Claire), Lucy Cohu (Julia), Diana Hardcastle (Edna), Ian McElhinney (Harry), Tim Pigott-Smith (Tobias). Author Edward Albee. Corporate Sponsor Coutts & Co. Producer Almeida Theatre. Director James Macdonald. Design Laura Hopkins. Lighting Guy Hoare. Sound Ian Dickinson.