★★★★ “A sparkling revival of Somerset Maugham’s comedy of manners…certainly no shortage of laughter” The Times
★★★★ “Littler’s debut production as artistic director at the Orange Tree is strongly acted and nicely judged” The Guardian
★★★★ “Nimbly combines humour with pain…a wonderfully waspish production” The Stage
★★★★★ “All of the cast shine…if you love good theatre, you need to put this production of The Circle in your diary” London Living Large
★★★★ “Laugh out loud…an elegant exploration of social conventions and hidden passions” Theatre Weekly
Counting down the days to their wedding, Annie and her fiancé Bel are visited by an unexpected guest. An old friend of Annie’s: free spirit and troublemaker Flo, who announces she’ll be staying with them until their big day.
This surprise reunion evolves into a complicated love triangle with dangerous consequences that threaten to destroy Annie and Bel’s happily ever after…
Hannah Hauer-King directs Jessica Clark (The Wife of Willesden, Kiln Theatre), Ruby Crepin-Glyne (The Tempest, Pleasance), Viss Elliot Safavi (For Services Rendered, Jermyn Street Theatre), Saroja-Lily Ratnavel (Chasing Hares, Young Vic), Shuna Snow (The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs, Soho Theatre) and Sophie Ward (Young Sherlock Holmes).
Production photos by Ali Wright
Cast
Jessica Clark
Ruby Crepin-Glyne
Viss Elliot Safavi
Saroja-Lily Ratnavel
Shuna Snow
Sophie Ward
