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Brief Encounter archiveCoward's great tale of illicit love adapted from the 1946 film by David Lean. Set in the winter of 1938-39, it tells of Laura, an ordinary respectable housewife, and Alec, a doctor. Both are middle class and married (happily, they believe) to other people, when, after a chance meeting at Milford Junction Train Station, where Alec gallantly remove a piece of grit from Laura's eye, they embark on a 6-week affair. Your heart will lift at their new-found love and sink again as they struggle against their feelings to deny their destiny together - and the stirring up of countless memories of a true classic in the history of British film.

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Author: Noel Coward

Archive listings for Brief Encounter

Work type: Play. There are performances of this work in the listings (current and future) database, see Brief Encounter

T1471472441

A heart-stopping story of forbidden love that moves to the rhythm of beautiful songs, swaying dance moves, the odd cup of tea and a bath bun.Producer Royal Exchange. Adapted by Emma Rice. Director Sarah Frankcom.
2 Dec 23 to 13 Jan 24Royal Exchange, Manchester :: V491
listing details L63888972

T1538126785

Adapted by Emma Rice. Director Elizabeth Newman.
16 Jun 23 to 29 Sep 23Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry :: V638
listing details L1230756544
26 Apr 23 to 13 May 23New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich :: V81
listing details L0568369151

T2048923138

Producer Theatre by the Lake. Adapted by Emma Rice. Director Paul Robinson. Producer Octagon Bolton. Producer Stephen Joseph Theatre. Performer Pete Ashmore. Performer Joey Hickman. Performer Robert Jackson. Performer Lara Lewis. Performer Natasha Lewis. Performer Rishi Manuel. Performer Anne-Marie Piazza.
20 Oct 22 to 5 Nov 22Octagon Theatre, Bolton :: V480
listing details L989259950
14 Sep 22 to 8 Oct 22The Theatre By The Lake, Keswick :: V7
listing details L466782117

T339968876

Adapted by Emma Rice. Director Robert Kirby. Director Anjali Mehra (movement director). Design Harry Pizzey. Lighting Ali Hunter. Music Eamonn O'Dwyer. Musical Director Eamonn O'Dwyer. Sound Ruth Sullivan (Foley Sound Consultant). Performer Laura Lake Adebisi (Laura Jesson). Performer Oliver Aston (Stanley / Johnnie). Performer Charles Angiama (Albert Godby / Fred). Performer Max Gallagher (Bobbie / Bill / Stephen Lynn). Performer Hanna Khogali (Beryl / Dolly). Performer Callum McIntyre (Alec Harvey). Performer Kate Milner-Evans (Myrtle Bagot).
14 Oct 21 to 13 Nov 21The Watermill Theatre, Newbury :: V733
listing details L1258392033

T0832389767

Company Kneehigh. Adapted by Emma Rice. Director Emma Rice. Design Neil Murray. Lighting Malacolm Rippeth. Music Stu Barker. Sound Simon Baker. Other Gemma Carrington (projection). Other Jon Driscoll (projection). Performer Jim Sturgeon (Alec). Performer Isabel Poll4en (Laura). Performer Lucy Thackeray (Myrtle). Performer Beverly Rudd (Beryl). Performer Jos Slovick (Stanley). Performer Dean Nolan (Fred / Albert). Performer Katrina Kleve. Performer Peter Dukes.
2 Mar 18 to 27 Jul 18Empire Cinema Haymarket, Inner London :: V1740690463
listing details L0762128808
20 Feb 18 to 24 Feb 18The Lowry, Salford :: V0655996499
listing details L01583101828
2 Feb 18 to 17 Feb 18Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham :: V143
listing details L116761679

T1037366845

Company Bear Pit Theatre Company. Adapted by Emma Rice. Director Nicky Cox. Performer Natalie Dank-Smith. Performer Tony Homer.
4 Dec 15 to 12 Dec 15The Bear Pit, Stratford-upon-Avon :: V559440778
listing details L01318743892

T2025819120

Company Arena Theatre. Director Paul Nelson.
2 Oct 15Dorchester Arts Centre, Dorchester :: V1068
listing details L1371359243

On Air - T02078117101

Presented in the style of 1940s radio and steeped in romantic glamour, Jenny Seagrove leads an all-star cast who perform this radio adaptation of the Award Winning 1945 film, live on stage.Performer Martin Shaw. Performer Jenny Seagrove.
11 Feb 15 to 21 Feb 15Theatre Royal Windsor, Windsor :: V742
listing details L689007770

T395314040

Company WMT (Wireless Mystery Theatre).
10 Feb 14 to 15 Feb 14Grand Opera House, Belfast :: V548
listing details L0996631885

T0456399496

Running time: 2hrs 15minsProducer David Pugh. Producer Dafydd Rogers. Company Kneehigh. Adapted by Emma Rice.
14 Jul 09 to 18 Jul 09Oxford Playhouse, Oxford :: V803
listing details L0901553838
6 Jul 09 to 11 Jul 09Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne :: V665
listing details L1477556159
30 Jun 09 to 4 Jul 09Hall for Cornwall, Truro :: V1183
listing details L01303402387
23 Jun 09 to 27 Jun 09Sheffield Theatres, Sheffield :: V962
listing details L1736910135
2 Jun 09 to 6 Jun 09Theatre Royal Windsor, Windsor :: V742
listing details L1738536400
26 May 09 to 30 May 09Theatre Royal, Bath :: V854
listing details L149483112
12 May 09 to 16 May 09Theatre Royal, Newcastle upon Tyne :: V570
listing details L01349295202
5 May 09 to 9 May 09Theatre Royal, Nottingham :: V462
listing details L320424326
28 Apr 09 to 2 May 09Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry :: V156
listing details L0891092557
21 Apr 09 to 25 Apr 09Theatre Royal, Brighton :: V657
listing details L0876898795
14 Apr 09 to 18 Apr 09New Theatre, Cardiff :: V823
listing details L841746510
7 Apr 09 to 11 Apr 09Richmond Theatre, Outer London :: V327
listing details L432227507
31 Mar 09 to 4 Apr 09Arts Theatre, Cambridge :: V19
listing details L1949327804
24 Mar 09 to 28 Mar 09The Lowry, Salford :: V0655996499
listing details L01577133414
13 Feb 09 to 28 Feb 09Royal & Derngate, Northampton :: V449
listing details L225568368

T2076031356

Producer David Pugh. Producer Daffyd Rogers. Producer Cineworld Group Plc. Company Kneehigh Theatre. Adapted by Emma Rice. Director Emma Rice. Design Neil Murray. Lighting Malcolm Rippeth. Design Jon Driscoll (video). Design Gemma Carrington (video). Sound Simon Baker. Music Stu Barker. Performer Naomi Frederick (Laura). Performer Tristan Sturrock (Alec). Performer Emma Rice (Myrtle - guest star Jul22-Aug17). Performer Amanda Lawrence (Beryl). Performer Stuart McLoughlin (Stanley). Performer Andy Williams (Fred / Albert).
2 Feb 08 to 16 Nov 08General, Inner London :: V1231
listing details L01322967081

T205956066

Producer Friends of the Byre. Producer Red Wine Productions. Performer Brenda Hunter. Performer Heidi Nicholson. Performer Alan Tricker.
21 Oct 08Byre Theatre, St Andrews :: V640
listing details L1782503685

T01974876518

Producer West Yorkshire Playhouse. Producer Birmingham Repertory Theatre Company. Producer Kneehigh Theatre. Adapted by Emma Rice. Director Emma Rice. Design Neil Murray. Lighting Malcolm Rippeth. Design Jon Driscoll (video). Design Gemma Carrington (video). Sound Simon Baker. Music Stu Barker. Performer Naomi Frederick (Laura). Performer Tristan Sturrock (Alec). Performer Amanda Lawrence (Beryl). Performer Tamzin Griffin. Performer Pete Judge. Performer Stuart McLaughlin. Performer Alex Vann. Performer Andy Williams.
22 Oct 07 to 10 Nov 07Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse), Leeds :: V977
listing details L0983222900
29 Sep 07 to 20 Oct 07Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham :: V143
listing details L02048753245

T1828015357

Company Skegness Playgoers. Adapted by Andrew Taylor.
16 Oct 03 to 18 Oct 03Embassy Centre, Skegness :: V445
listing details L01041876372

T01005407866

Company Middle Group Theatre Company. Director Mike Lunney. Design Alison Gorton. Performer Karen Drury (Laura). Performer Richard Walsh. Performer Lynette McMorrough (Myrtle). Performer Nick Wilton (Albert Godsby).
9 Jun 03 to 14 Jun 03Theatre Royal, Nottingham :: V462
listing details L923037508
3 Jun 03 to 7 Jun 03Guild Hall and Charter Theatre, Preston :: V524
listing details L390697684
13 May 03 to 17 May 03Fairfield Halls, Outer London :: V295
listing details L1620072767
15 Apr 03 to 19 Apr 03Key Theatre, Peterborough :: V27
listing details L1620391733
3 Feb 03 to 5 Feb 03Courtyard, Hereford :: V101
listing details L559695168
25 Nov 02 to 30 Nov 02Haymarket Theatre, Basingstoke :: V764
listing details L01233121157
18 Nov 02 to 23 Nov 02Lyceum Theatre, Crewe :: V470
listing details L0750928677
4 Nov 02 to 9 Nov 02Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage :: V53
listing details L216927189
14 Oct 02 to 19 Oct 02Connaught Theatre, Worthing :: V725
listing details L1651791915
1 Oct 02 to 5 Oct 02Grand Theatre, Swansea :: V831
listing details L35765829
24 Sep 02 to 28 Sep 02Sheffield Theatres, Sheffield :: V962
listing details L346524328
17 Sep 02 to 21 Sep 02Buxton Opera House, Buxton :: V424
listing details L0868636743

T626582381

Company Cut to the...Chase. Director Matt Devitt. Design Dinah England. Lighting Matthew Eagland. Sound Dave Starmer. Performer Richard Dax. Performer Steve Edwin. Performer Allison Harding. Performer Julian Harries. Performer Jonathan Markwood. Performer Gemma Salter. Performer Carol Sloman. Performer Celia White.
25 Apr 03 to 17 May 03Queen's Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch :: V41
listing details L01268383442

Cancelled - T0421712506

21 Aug 02 to 24 Aug 02Courtyard, Hereford :: V101
listing details L01009279979

T2051313193

Producer Bill Kenwright Ltd. Director Roger Redfarn. Design Martyn Bainbridge. Lighting Chris Ellis. Adapted by Andrew Taylor. Performer Jenny Seagrove. Performer Elizabeth Power. Performer Christopher Beeny. Performer Amy Rogers. Performer Christopher Cazenove. Performer Brian Deacon. Performer April Walker. Performer Andrew Blair. Performer Sion Lloyd.
6 Sep 00 to 4 Nov 00Lyric Theatre, West End :: V399
listing details L55281608

T1994504690

Director Roger Redfarn. Adapted by Andrew Taylor. Performer Jenny Seagrove. Performer Elizabeth Power. Performer Christopher Beeny. Performer Martyn Stanbridge. Performer Eric Carte. Performer Amy Rogers. Performer April Walker.
8 Mar 00 to 25 Mar 00Theatre Royal Windsor, Windsor :: V742
listing details L0562281335

Other listings

27 Mar 24 to 30 Mar 24Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh :: V599
listing details L476043139
23 May 23 to 27 May 23Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds :: V76
listing details L0210469318
13 Nov 19 to 14 Nov 19Seckford Theatre, Woodbridge :: V0396171917
listing details L1205596816
28 Sep 15 to 3 Oct 15Playhouse, Erith :: V186
listing details L02122284457
28 May 03 to 30 May 03Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne :: V665
listing details L1063714907
24 Feb 03 to 1 Mar 03Gala Theatre, Durham :: V0146218420
listing details L1404629939
16 Sep 96 to 21 Sep 96Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester :: V719
listing details L698385610
28 Aug 96 to 14 Sep 96The Theatre, Leatherhead :: V704
listing details L2145864303
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