Relative Values

Why see Relative Values?

An All-star cast in a classic comedy

Comedy theatre fans, you're in for a treat! Three of Britain's top actors come together of this acclaimed production of the classic Noel Coward comedy, Relative Values, which makes its way to the West End after a sell-out run at the Theatre Royal Bath. The play presents a humorous take on the (controversial) subject of class relations when Hollywood culture and aristocratic values collide in 1950s England.

Patricia Hodge, Caroline Quentin and Rory Bremner star in this revival by directed by Trevor Nunn, in performances the critics have lauded praise upon. Though modern audiences may find it to represent a dated view on class culture, Relative Values is still one of Noel Coward's best loved comedies and this production is a very well executed revival.

What is Relative Values about?

Felicity - the Countess of Marchwood - is truly displeased when her son Nigel intends to marry a Hollywood starlet. Even more upsetting is the discovery that his future fiance's sister is none other than her personal handmaiden! Such a clash of classes is something that simply will not do, so the Countess takes matters into her own hands and devices a way to hide the fact that her son's future wife is from an 'undesirable class'.

Key Information

Audience

Relative Values is suitable for audiences aged 8 and upwards

Run Time

Two hours and 50 minutes

Dates

Finished 21 Jun 2014

Cast

Patricia Hodge as Felicity
Caroline Quentin as Moxie
Rory Bremner as Crestwell, The Butler (until May 24th)
Neil Morrissey as Crestwell, The Butler (from May 24th)
Ben Mansfield as Don Lucas
Leigh Zimmerman as Miranda Frayle
Steven Pacey
Timothy Kightley
Rebecca Birch
Amanda Boxer
Sam Hoare

Creative

Written by Noel Coward
Directed by Trevor Nunn
Designed by Stephen Brimson-Lewis
Lighting by Tim Mitchell
Sound by Fergus O’Hare

Reviews

Our review

Radical, fun, entertaining

This production stages the action adeptly and simply, and with a cast this good you can't go wrong.

Andrew Drummond

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Customer reviews

2 reviews, average rating: (4.5 Stars)

DR JONATHAN BODANSKY

A fun night out.

This is a 1951 period piece of a highly entertaining comedy. Everyone was laughing from start to finish. It has an excellent cast who depicted their characters very accurately. This is a great way to have a fun night out at the theatre. You can leave with a satisfied smile. ... Read more

Anne Steer

Very impressive and amusing production

Excellent production. Impressive set. Wonderful cast. Patricia Hodge gives a masterclass in acting. ... Read more
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