A forgotten masterpiece from one of Britain's greatest dramatists, J.B. Priestley.
Synopsis:
As unpaid bills flood in, Cornelius, partner at import firm Briggs and Murrison, is struggling to keep his creditors happy and his spirits up. With the collapse of foreign trade, and business changing from personalised service to catering for global mass markets, Cornelius is forced to confront the mental decline and suicide of his business partner Murrison, and his own impending bankruptcy.
Miss Porrin, the firm’s loyal secretary, has been deeply in love with Cornelius for years, but her closeted world is challenged by the arrival of the young, free and optimistic typist, Judy, who shows Cornelius the life he could have once have led...
Show Dates:
Performances from 01 Jun 2013
Closing 30 Jun 2013
Performance Schedule:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7pm
Friday at 8pm
Saturday at 2pm and 8pm
Sunday at 3pm and 7pm
Theatre Information:
59E59 Theater A
59 East 59th Street
New York, NY
US
Genre:
Drama
Cast List:
Emily Barber
Alex Bartram
Robin Browne
Pandora Colin
Alan Cox
David Ellis
Andrew Fallaize
Col Farrell
Beverley Klein
Jamie Newall
Xanthe Patterson
Simon Rhodes
Production Credits:
Directed by Sam Yates
Other Credits:
Written by: J.B. Priestley
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