Confusing a dream with reality, Alberto accuses the family next door of murder. His mistake triggers a chaotic chain of events. Husband turns against wife, sister against brother, as suspicion and betrayal beset an impoverished Neapolitan neighbourhood. Eduardo De Filippo's insightful black comedy highlighted the corruption of human relationships in the aftermath of the Second World War. Today Toni Servillo, star of the hit films The Great Beauty, Il Divo and Gomorrah, brings the 20th-century Italian classic to the stage in a razor-sharp reading that transcends time. Directing and playing Alberto, he leads a 13-strong ensemble whose superlative performances are at the heart of this enthralling production. Running time: 1hr 55mins. Age guidance 12+. Performed in Italian with English surtitles.| 26 Mar 14 to 29 Mar 14 | Barbican Centre West End, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive |
