Adapted for the stage by Shaun McKenna from the screenplay by Charles Dance.

Overview

For two sisters living in a remote village on the Cornish coast, an exciting day means hot cocoa in bed. Then, as if from a fairy tale, a mysterious young man washes up on the shore. As Ursula and Janet nurse him back to health, the handsome stranger’s presence stirs up long dormant emotions of love lost…and love never found. Set in the long shadow of World War I, this tender tale blooms like a late summer rose.

Adapted for the stage by Shaun McKenna. From the screenplay by Charles Dance.
Based on a short story by William Locke.
Produced by arrangement with Daniel Schumann & Lee Dean

DIRECTOR: NICOLE BUFFONI
CAST: GAEL BALLANTYNE, PENNY COOK, SHARON FLANAGAN, LISA GORMLEY, BENJAMIN HOETJES & DANIEL MITCHELL
DESIGNER: ANNA GARDINER
LIGHTING DESIGNER: NICHOLAS HIGGINS
SOUND DESIGNER: DARYL WALLIS
PRODUCTION PHOTOS: CLARE HAWLER

Reviews

“A thumping good play. Beautifully measured, touching and often very funny.” Bath Chronicle

“Tender, beautiful and emotionally moving.” British Theatre Guide