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Based on the novel Washington Square by Henry James. First performed in 1949 at the Haymarket Theatre London, directed by John Gielgud and starring Peggy Ashcroft, Ralph Richardson and Donald Sinden. At twenty two, Catherine Sloper is neither clever nor beautiful, but to her delight she finds herself courted by the handsome and charming Morris Townsend. But is it her good and gentle heart that he desires, or her inheritance? For her father, Doctor Sloper, separating his daughter from her lover is a duty, a challenge and an entertainment... In association with The Touring Partnership. Running Time 2 hours 30 minutes.

Cast/Performers

Eva Best, Alan Howard, Maggie Steed, Ann Bell, Caroline Faber, Vincent Penfold, Liza Sadovy, Sophie Shaw, Ben Porter

Creatives/Company

Author(s): Ruth Goetz, Augustus Goetz
Company(s): Royal National Theatre, Sheffield Theatres
Director: Philip Franks
Design: Gideon Davey
Lighting: Simon Mills
Music: Matthew Scott