Details

A comedy about broken vows, failed hopes and the joys of beekeeping. All is not well in the Humble hive. Thirty five year old Felix Humble is a Cambridge astro-physicist in search of a unified field theory. Following the sudden death of his father, he returns to his middle England home and his difficult and demanding mother, where he soon realises that his search for unity must include his own chaotic home life. Platform - John Caird and Charlotte Jones talk about the production on Aug 10 at 18:00. Running time 2 hours 20 minutes.

Cast/Performers

Cathryn Bradshaw, Denis Quilley, Diana Rigg, Simon Russell-Beale, Marcia Warren, William Gaunt

Creatives/Company

Author: Charlotte Jones
Company: Royal National Theatre
Director: John Caird
Design: Tim Hatley
Lighting: Paul Pyant
Music: Joe Cutler
Sound: Christopher Shutt
Costume: Lucy Roberts (associate costume designer)