Private Lives
An Octagon Theatre Bolton, Mercury Theatre & Rose Theatre co-production in association with Northern Stage, supported by a grant from The Royal Theatrical Support TrustLove and chaos collide in Noël Coward’s timeless comedy.
Amanda and Elyot are charming, rich, utterly reckless – and divorced. When they meet unexpectedly on the first night of their honeymoons with new partners, in the balmy moonlight of the French Riviera, old flames re-ignite, and impulsive love takes hold. But they divorced for a reason, and their fiery romance soon spirals into a chaotic riot of passionate desire, slanging matches and outrageous battles.
Set against a backdrop of 1930s glamour, Noël Coward’s Private Lives is a sparkling comedy of manners – hilarious, stylish, and a rollercoaster of emotions, filled with razor-sharp wit, sizzling chemistry, and timeless sophistication.
Directed by 2024 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award-winner Tanuja Amarasuriya.
Artwork by Steph Pyne
Stylish, witty and visually gorgeous
Manchester Theatres
Deliciously glam
The Bolton News
Spirited... lively and engaging
Stagey Reviews
Colourful, turbulent and dynamic
All That Dazzles
When love and wit collide, sparks fly
All About Theatre
Precision and charm
The Correspondent
On Stage
Photos: Pamela Raith
In Rehearsal
Photos: Chris Payne
