Internationally acclaimed Kneehigh Theatre bring a new adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s classic Rebecca to The Lowry.

Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca has been loved for generations, both as a literary classic and an iconic Oscar-winning Alfred Hitchcock film. In this new production, Mrs Danvers is played by Emily Raymond, who trained at Manchester Polytechnic School of Theatre. Emily, who starred in the film Love Lies Bleeding (1999) alongside Faye Dunaway is the daughter of actor Gary Raymond.

 

Emily stars alongside Tristan Sturrock as Maxim de Winter. Tristan originated the roles of Alec in Brief Encounter and Tristan in Tristan & Yseult and has gone on to play both in the West End and across the UK, America and Australia. His one man show Mayday Mayday has played successful seasons in Edinburgh and New York.


Tristan and Emily are joined by Richard Clews, Katy Owen, Ewan Wardrop, Andy Williams, Lizzie Winkler and Imogen Sage as Mrs de Winter.The multi-award winning creative team is led by Emma Rice, Kneehigh Theatre’s Joint Artistic Director. Known for her “remarkably inventive, eye-catching theatricality” (San Francisco Chronicle). Emma’s credits include The Red Shoes, Don John, Brief Encounter and Tristan & Yseult.

 

Following the mysterious death of his first wife, Maxim de Winter returns to Manderley with his new young bride. Surrounded by memories of the glamorous Rebecca, the new Mrs De Winter is consumed by jealousy. She sets out to uncover the secrets of the house and a past fiercely guarded by the sinister housekeeper Mrs Danvers. All is not what it seems in Manderley…

 

Kneehigh Theatre is one of the country’s most celebrated companies. Based in Cornwall, just a stone throw’s from Daphne du Maurier’s home, the company has grown from humble beginnings and has carved a global reputation for their extraordinary shows. They have created productions with the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company and their international hits include Trsitan & Yseult and Brief Encounter. 

 

Design is by Leslie Travers whose credits include Peter Grimes on Aldeburgh Beach. Lighting design is by Tim Lutkin, winner of the 2014 Olivier Award for Chimercia. Sound design is by Olivier Award winner Simon Baker and casting by Sarah Bird.

 

Listings Information

Tue 7 – Sat 11 April

Times 7:30pm

Wed, Thu & Sat 2pm

Tickets: £16.50 – £29.50 (includes £2 booking fee)

Concession up to £3 off


The Lowry Box Office

Tel: 0843 208 6000

To book online www.thelowry.com

The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays, M50 3AZ

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