Duet For One

Duet For One at Almeida Theatre

Why see Duet For One?

Stephanie Abrahams, a brilliant concert violinist, who seemingly has it all, is forced to re-evaluate her life when struck down by an unforeseen tragedy.

Faced with a truth too difficult to comprehend she consults psychiatrist Dr Feldmann and through a series of highly charged encounters is led to examine her deepest emotions and finally to consider a future without music.

Kempinski’s play, premiered at the Bush Theatre in 1980 and enjoyed successful runs in the West End and on Broadway. It was subsequently made into a film with Julie Andrews and Alan Bates. Two of Britain’s finest actors; Juliet Stevenson and Henry Goodman, perform this gripping and deeply moving psychological drama in its first major revival.

Juliet Stevenson’s stage work includes Rosalind in As You Like It (RSC) and most recently Arkadina in The Seagull (National Theatre). On film she received numerous awards for Truly Madly Deeply and a BAFTA nomination for The Politician’s Wife.

Key Information

Audience

Duet for One is suitable for audiences aged 12 and older.

Run Time

2 hours and 35 minutes including 20 minute intermission.

Dates

Finished 14 Mar 2009

Cast

Juliet Stephenson
Henry Goodman

Creative

Written by Tom Kempinski
Produced by Lee Dean, Jenny Topper, Lawrence Myers
Directed by Matthew Lloyd
Design by Lez Brotherston
Lighting Design by Jason Taylor

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