Haunted

Synopsis

When a bewitching young woman who runs a vintage clothes stall turns up at Mr Berry’s London home to collect some clothing, he is entranced. He takes the chance to enjoy her company by accepting free elocution lessons from her in return for presents of expensive clothes and jewellery which belonged to his late wife. The only problem is, Mrs Berry is not actually dead. As Mrs Berry starts to notice her shrinking wardrobe, Mr Berry’s fantasy slowly begins to unravel.

Our Review:

20 May 2009

From the title of Edna O’Brien’s new play, you may be expecting a creaky old British thriller, complete with slamming doors and overdone sound effects. But, I am pleased to report that Haunted is far from tired and the result is a beautifully rendered, cracking play, delivered with panache by a trio of very fine actors, including Brenda Blethyn.

Niall Buggy (who recently played alongside Meryl Streep in the movie musical juggernaught that is Mamma Mia!) stars as the mysterious and interior old man, Mr Berry; a character looking back at his life.

Mrs Berry (played by the wonderful Blethyn) clings onto their marriag...

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Annie Eagleton - 21 May 2009:

Breath-taking play about love, loss and the potency (and unreliability) of memory. Funny, sad, mysterious. Bravura performances. Niall Buggy is sensationally good in very good cast....

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