Details

Hugh Whitemore's sophisticated political thriller examines a flashpoint in British history that still resonates today - the Suez Crisis in 1956. As his health collapses, Prime Minister Anthony Eden faces the prospect of leading his country into war. Meanwhile his friends, colleagues and opponents deal with political and emotional crises of their own. World Premiere

Cast/Performers

Anthony Andrews (Anthony Eden), Nicholas Le Provost (Hugh Gaitskell), Imogen Stubbs (Ann Fleming), Olivia Darnley (Lauren / Porton Down Scientist / Woman in Jamaica / Lady Violet Bonham Carter / Waitress / Ballroom Dancer), Daniel Easton (John Prescott), Martin Hutson (Anthony Nutting), James Simmons (Sir Willian Eden / General Gazier / Guy Mollet / Waiter), David Yelland (Selwyn Lloyd), Simon Dutton

Creatives/Company

Author: Hugh Whitemore
Corporate Sponsor: Reynolds Fine Furniture
Producer: Festival Theatre
Director(s): Philip Franks, Gabrielle Dawes (casting)
Design: Simon Higlett
Lighting: James Whiteside
Sound: Matt McKenzie
Choreographer: Mark Smith
Music: Matthew Scott