First staged in 1939, After the Dance by Terence Rattigan offers a subtle, witty unmasking of the hedonistic 20s generation and a devastating study of repression and the human heart. Directed by Thea Sharrock this is an exquisite production, with impeccable detail and application of ideas. Benedict Cumberbatch plays David Scott-Fowler so wonderfully.
There was a point in the 3rd hour of the show that I thought to myself – I haven’t for one second questioned anything I have seen, utterly convincing and brilliantly done.
Stunning!
National Theatre, Lyttelton Theatre on until 11th Aug
