Play Details
Context
Artistic Director
Ian Rickson
Dates Performed
Thursday 15th May 2003
Jerwood Theatre Upstairs
Play Details
Synopsis
A small, scruffy flat
Deirdra and Vincent, two siblings with a tumultuous relationship, find themselves at odds in a small, scruffy flat. Deirdra, strong-willed and determined, confronts Vincent about his reckless and violent behaviour, particularly his involvement with the dangerous Calderazzo family. Vincent, cornered and desperate, reveals the depths of his actions and the peril he faces. The tension escalates as the truth about their family dynamics and Vincent’s troubled past comes to light. As the Calderazzo threat looms closer, the siblings must navigate their fraught relationship and the impending danger.
The play explores family loyalty, betrayal, violence, and redemption. The play vividly portrays the struggles of a family on the brink of disintegration, capturing the emotional intensity and the stark reality of life in a rough urban environment. Through sharp, realistic dialogue and powerful interactions, the narrative explores the impact of past choices on present lives and the possibility of redemption amidst chaos.
Cast & Creative
Cast
Tamzin Outhwaite
Cast
Michael Attwell
Cast
Andrew Tiernan
Designer
Dick Bird
Lighting
Neil Austin
Sound