THE DEEP BLUE SEA
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by Terrence Rattigan
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The National Theatre 2016
Broadcast worldwide with NT Live
Starring Helen McRory and Tom Burke
Director — Carrie Cracknell
Designer —Tom Scutt
Lighting Designer — Guy Hoare
Music — Stuart Earl
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A flat in Ladbroke Grove, West London. 1952.
When Hester Collyer is found by her neighbours in the aftermath of a failed suicide attempt, the story of her tempestuous affair with a former RAF pilot and the breakdown of her marriage to a High Court judge begins to emerge. With it comes a portrait of need, loneliness and long-repressed passion.
Behind the fragile veneer of post-war civility burns a brutal sense of loss and longing.
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★★★★★
"This production is a stand-out. Helen McCrory is fantastic. Carrie Cracknell directs with total assurance."
The Times
★★★★★
"Stunning. Exquisitely sad. Beautifully judged."
★★★★
"Helen McCrory blazes."
★★★★
"Achingly good. Helen McCrory delivers one of the performances of the year."
★★★★
"Helen McCrory floors you."
Sunday Times
★★★★
"Helen McCrory is in a different league"
★★★★
"Intoxicating. Splendid new production."
★★★★
"Deeply moving."
★★★★
"Tom Burke is excellent."