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Synopsis

Barrister Edward, acting for the defense in a rape trial, and his wife Kitty are friends with the case’s crown prosecutor Tim. When they try to set him up with Kitty’s friend Zara, their seemingly perfect marriage begins to unravel. Despite having counseled their best friends, Jake and Rachel, through their own marital problems, Kitty soon embarks on an affair with Tim. She is unable to forgive Edward for a past affair and wants him to know how it feels. However, she finds herself falling for Tim. After a bitter argument, Kitty accuses Edward of rape and the question of consent pervades all aspects of their lives. Friendships and relationships are on the line as no one ever has the full truth, yet everyone is quick to judge everyone else.

Show Information

Book
Nina Raine
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Mature Audiences (M)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2017
Genres
Drama
Settings
Contemporary, Simple/No Set
Time & Place
London, Present Day
Cast Size
medium
Licensor
Nick Hern Book
Ideal For
Mature Audiences, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Includes Adult Characters, Medium Cast

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Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Jake

Lead

Male

Non-singer

Kitty

Lead

Male

Non-singer

Edward

Lead

Male

Non-singer

Rachel

Supporting

Female

Non-singer

Tim

Supporting

Male

Non-singer

Gayle

Supporting

Female

Non-singer

Zara

Supporting

Female

Non-singer

Laura

Featured

Female

Non-singer

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A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.

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Guide Written By:

Alexandra Appleton

Alexandra Appleton

Writer, editor and theatre researcher