Play Details
Context
Artistic Director
Oscar Lewenstein
Dates Performed
Wednesday 26th January 1972
Jerwood Theatre Downstairs
Thursday 16th March 1972
Apollo Theatre
Form
Play Details
Synopsis
A claustrophobic domestic space becomes a battleground for a crumbling marriage.
The Man and The Woman, known only by these generic titles, are locked in a vicious cycle of codependency and emotional warfare. Their relationship oscillates between savage arguments and desperate attempts at reconciliation, exposing the raw nerves of a union in its death throes.
Whitehead’s unflinching script peels back the veneer of marital bliss to reveal the festering wounds beneath. Through caustic dialogue and moments of painful self-reflection, Alpha Beta dissects the disintegration of intimacy and the suffocating weight of societal expectations. The play forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about love, personal failure, and the struggle for identity within the confines of a failing relationship.
Cast & Creative
Cast
Albert Finney
Cast
Rachel Roberts
Designer