Play Details
Context
Artistic Director
Max Stafford-Clark
Dates Performed
Monday 26th July 1982
Jerwood Theatre Upstairs
Play Details
Synopsis
Salonika, 1978
In ‘Salonika’, the tangled bond between 84-year-old Charlotte and her 63-year-old daughter Enid unfolds. Journeying from Northern England to Salonika, they visit the grave of Charlotte’s husband, Ben, a casualty of the Great War. The play dances between past and present, weaving a narrative of grief, familial ties, and war’s enduring scars.
Cast & Creative
Cast
Sheila Burrell
Cast
Richard Butler
Cast
Garry Cooper
Cast
Christopher Fulford
Cast
Gwen Tracey
Designer
Phillipa Nash
Lighting
Jack Raby
What our readers say
Salonika delves into the timeless intricacies of relationships and the challenges of moving past grief. Its exploration of the deep-rooted mother-daughter tension remains pertinent today, though some language and ideas show their age. The play poignantly highlights the profound impact of loss and grief on families.