
Deep Blue Sea
September to November 2023
Tamsin Greig stars in Terence Rattigan’s 1950’s study of obsession and the destructive power of love in a new production at the Theatre Royal Bath
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When you’re stuck between the devil and the deep blue sea, the deep blue sea can sometimes look very inviting. In this powerful drama of passion versus loyalty, Hester Collyer, the daughter of a clergyman and wife of a judge is floundering in the closing stages of a hopeless affair. Freddie Page, her lover, a handsome but shallow ex-Battle of Britain pilot, is out of his depth in their relationship, overwhelmed by the strength of an emotion he is incapable of reciprocating…
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2nd May to 12th May 2024
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13th May 2024
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13th May to 1st June 2024
Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath
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Reviews for Deep Blue Sea
‘A devastating revival’ ★★★★★ Daily Mail
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‘Devastatingly performed. Tamsin Greig… A seismic performance’ ★★★★★ The Stage
‘Tamsin Greig… compelling. Finbar Lynch… superb’ ★★★★ Guardian
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‘Tamsin Greig… mesmerising’ ★★★★ Daily Telegraph​
Cast
Tamsin Greig
Oliver Chris
Finbar Lynch
Nicholas Farrell
Felicity Montagu
Preston Nyman
Lisa Ambalavanar
Marc Elliot
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Freddie Page:
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Jackie Jackson:
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Terrance Rattigan
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Linsey Posner​
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Paul Pyant
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Gregory Clarke
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Will Stuart​
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Peter McKintosh
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Carole Hancock​
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Carrie Croft
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George Jibson
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