Bennett's The Old Country at Trafalgar Studios

Bennett's The Old Country at Trafalgar Studios

Following a National tour, the English Touring Theatre's production of Alan Bennett's The Old Country, opens at the Trafalgar Studios 1 Theatre 20 Mar 2006, following previews from 13 Mar - booking to 16 May 2006.

Starring Timothy West (Hilary), Jean Marsh, Rebecca Charles, Tim Delap, Susan Tracy, Simon Williams

Directed by Stephen Unwin , designed by John Gunter , lighting by Ben Ormerod , costumes by Mark Bouman, sound by Dan Steele.

Concerns Hilary, a man who has left behind a life of power and influence. When his sister and newly knighted brother-in-law come to visit him and his long suffering wife, Hilary is forced to re-examine his allegiances. A witty but bitter-sweet tale of fading memories, lost manners, and just what it means to be English