6 - 9 NOVEMBER 2019

Two plays by Harold Pinter that explore themes of secrets and seduction:

The Lover

A husband and wife, Richard and Sarah engage in the rituals of a traditional, “Hello darling, I’m home”, kind of marriage. But then their conversation turns to the way that Sarah spends the afternoon with her lover.

The Collection

James has been married to Stella for two years and works with her in their boutique. She is often away on business trips and he has had no reason to worry about her being faithful…. until this last trip to Leeds.

Bill lives with Harry, his mentor who found him on the streets when he was younger and who saw his talent for fashion design and took him under his wing. But has Bill been indiscreet and slept with James’ wife?

Harry discovered Bill in a ‘slum’ and took him under his wing, after seeing his potential as a dress designer. He gave him a home, a job and a reputation. But now Bill has betrayed him… with a woman who he met on a business trip. Or did he…

Stella has been married to her husband for two years, and they both work in the fashion industry. Stella has had to go on business trips before but the latest trip was more eventful. Or was it? Is it all in her husband’s mind?

This production of THE LOVER/THE COLLECTION is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH Ltd