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The Real Thing


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Henry is a successful and talented playwright married to Charlotte, an actress playing the lead in his current play about adultery. Her co-star and friend Max, is married to Annie, also an actor. Henry and Annie have fallen in love but is it any more real than the subjects in Henry’s play? As the story unravels, Henry discovers that love - ‘the real thing’ - can be unpredictable and painful.
Author Tom Stoppard

Production details

Special Performances

  • 18 Mar 09 Sign Interpreted
  • 19 Mar 09 Audio Described
  • 19 Mar 09 Audio Described

News etc

User (11Jan01)
TRT is Stoppard as his witty best with electrifying performances by Stephen Dillane and Jennifer Ehle, a must-see play.

Company

Producer Salisbury Playhouse
Director Toby Frow
Design Ben Stones
Music Richard Hammarton
Sound Richard Hammarton
Lighting Tim Mitchell
Performer Richard Lintern (Henry)
Performer Madeleine Worrall (Annie)
Performer Sarah Winman (Charlotte)
Performer David Birrell Max
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