Tamsin Greig stars in a revival of Terence Rattigan's 1952 drama "The Deep Blue Sea" at the Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath. The play, set in postwar London, features Greig as Hester, a judge's wife who leaves her husband for a younger man, Freddie Page, played by Oliver Chris. This production, directed by Lindsay Posner, captures the drab and despairing atmosphere of the era through Peter McKintosh's design of a dreary living space.
The narrative opens with Hester's failed suicide attempt, leading into a portrayal of her struggles and complex relationships. Besides Greig, the cast includes Nicholas Farrell as Hester's estranged husband and Finbar Lynch as a watchful neighbor, both of whom deliver compelling performances. The setting and costumes reflect the bleakness of the characters' lives, devoid of period glamour.
"The Deep Blue Sea" will run at the Ustinov Studio until June 1, 2024.