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14 October - 25 October
Private Lives
By Noël Coward
Dates & Times

Private Lives

By Noël Coward
Tue 14 October - Sat 25 October
14 October
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25 October

Love and chaos collide in Noël Coward’s timeless comedy

A Rose Theatre, Octagon Theatre Bolton & Mercury Theatre co-production, in association with Northern Stage, supported by a grant from The Royal Theatrical Support Trust

By Noël Coward
Directed by 2024 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award-winner Tanuja Amarasuriya

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, 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.

Event details

Running time: Approx. 2hrs, incl. interval
Age guidance: 14+

Content warnings

Contains physical violence, depictions of alcohol consumption and smoking, and scenes of emotional conflict