Based on the true story of Alma Rattenbury who went on trial with her 18-year-old lover for the murder of her husband, Cause Célèbre is an intriguing tale of love, betrayal, loyalty and obsession.
The Old Vic's version of Terence Rattigan's final play Cause Célèbre is a theatre at its very best. I believe it works so well because the of how timeless it is. Themes of class, scandal and passion with the overlap of loyalty, morality and vice make for a perfect stage drama appealing to a wide audience.
A compelling story, emotional and gripping; it will keep you guessing until the very end. Impressive costume and set design, especially so for the final courtroom act. Future productions will be hard pushed to match this spectacular performance by the winning combination of cast and production.
Cast:
| Lucy Black Timothy Carlton Simon Chandler Richard Clifford Oliver Coopersmith Niamh Cusack Anne-Marie Duff Rory Fleck-Byrne Freddie Fox Jenny Galloway Patrick Godfrey Nicholas Jones Tommy McDonnell Lucy Robinson Tristan Shepherd Richard Teverson Sarah Waddell Michael Webber Tristram Wymark Production |
| Director: Thea Sharrock Designer: Hildegard Bechtler Lighting: Bruno Poet Music: Adrian Johnston Sound: Ian Dickinson Casting: Sarah Bird |
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