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
Inside rehearsals
Photos: Chris Payne
