Details

Somerset Maugham's classic tale of revenge and deceit. When the wife of a Malaysian rubber planter is witnessed murdering a local playboy, she claims it was self-defence. Convinced of her innocence, her husband hires a family friend to defend her. However, a mysterious letter subsequently comes to light, casting doubt on her integrity and threatening to cost her everything. The 1940 film version of this dark and steamy psychological thriller received 7 Oscar nominations including 'Best Picture' and 'Best Actress' for Bette Davis.

Cast/Performers

Jenny Seagrove (Leslie Crosbie), Anthony Andrews (Howard Joyce), Jamie Zubairi (Head Boy), Andrew Joshi (Hassan), Peter Sandys-Clarke (John Withers), Andrew Charleson (Robert Crosbie), Jason Chan (Ong Chi Seng), Sioned Jones (Mrs Parker), Jon David Yu (Chung Hi), Liz Sutherland (Chinese Woman), Karen Ascoe (Dorothy Joyce)

Creatives/Company

Book by: Somerset Maugham
Producer: Bill Kenwright
Director(s): Alan Strachan, Tom Littler (assistant)
Design: Paul Farnsworth
Lighting: Jason Taylor
Sound: Ian Horrocks-Taylor
Music: Catherine Jayes
Costume: Brigid Guy
Other(s): Lindah Balfour (props buyer), Isobel Perrin (deputy stage manager), Chris McCalphy (assistant stage manager), Aelish Fisher (wardrobe mistress)