Cause Celebre
What chance for justice when the public wants its pound of flesh?
Sat 7 Mar 2020 to Fri 13 Mar 2020
Hampton Hill Theatre: Main Auditorium
“Impressive performances across the board”
“Hard hitting and dramatic – lots of surprises, especially at the end”
“The set was so realistic, I thought it looked like a permanent part of the theatre”
Terence Rattigan’s final play is based on the true story of Alma Rattenbury, who in 1935 stood trial with her 18 year old lover for the murder of her older husband. Her counterpoint is the fictional Edith Davenport, steely chairwoman of the jury, whose own life echoes a tale of love, betrayal, guilt and tumultuous passions that must be repressed.
Francis and Alma Rattenbury image - courtesy of City of Victoria Archives (CVA M10335 & M00846).
George Stoner image – ©John Walker/courtesy of www.dorsetlife.co.uk
An amateur production by special arrangement with Samuel French Ltd, a Concord Theatricals Company
Production Photos:
Cast:
Alma Rattenbury
Francis Rattenbury / Judge
Christopher Rattenbury
Christopher Rattenbury
Irene Riggs
George Wood
Edith Davenport
John Davenport
Tony Davenport
Stella Morrison
O'Connor
Croom-Johnson
Casswell
Montagu
Clerk of the Court / Coroner
Joan Webster
Sergeant Bagwell / Porter
Production Team & Crew:
Director
Production Manager
Stage Manager
Set Design and Construction
Set Construction
Set Construction
Set Construction
Set Construction
Set Construction
Set Construction
Wardrobe
Lighting and BAT Link
Sound
Rehearsal Prompt
Photographer
Promo Videographer
Artistic Link
