An explosive, unforgettable, blistering play that sears its way long in the memory. Telling the story of Jimmy Porter and Alison Redfern, a couple locked into a fiery and tempestuous marriage set against the stifling limitations of 1950’s Britain. Read more …
In a country dominated by austerity, where life-chances are dominated by wealth, privilege, family networks, class and the entrenched power of public school education system – Jimmy Porter sets out to be a one-man wrecking ball. In a society where inequality is the norm, Jimmy doesn’t care what he does or who gets hurt along the way…
Look Back In Anger may be the most famous play ever written. Since its explosive premiere nothing on stage has ever been the same.
Robson’s production is short, supremely vivid, and graced with two brilliant, heartrending central performances from Andrew Rothney as Jimmy, and Meghan Tyler as his wife Alison.
Cumbernauld Theatre, Cumbernauld from Monday October 2, 2017, until Saturday October 14, 2017. More info: www.cumbernauldtheatre.co.uk