Photos: BLACK COMEDY in Rehearsal at the Orange Tree Theatre

All new rehearsal photos have been released from Peter Shaffer’s Black Comedy at the Orange Tree Theatre. Directed by Caroline Steinbeis, the production opens on 27 May, with previews from 16 May, and runs until 11 July. Check out the photos below!

The cast includes Patricia Allison (Clea); Joe Bannister (Brindsley Miller); Jason Barnett (Colonel Melkett); Chris Chilton (Schuppanzigh); Leah Haile (Carol Melkett); Julia Hills (Miss Furnival); Simon Manyonda (Harold Gorringe); and Javier Marzan (Georg Bamberger).

Young sculptor Brindsley Miller is on the brink of success. He is expecting a visit from an influential art collector, whose approval could secure his future, and he is determined to present himself as sophisticated and successful. 

The problem? His flat is sparsely furnished, most of the contents borrowed without permission from his neighbour – but when a sudden power cut plunges the building into darkness, Brindsley sees an opportunity. In the absence of light, he believes his deception will go unnoticed. Unbeknownst to him, the audience can see everything. 

As friends, rivals, lovers, and unexpected guests arrive, the situation spirals rapidly out of control, and Brindsley’s desperate attempts to influence events only make matters worse.

Photo Credit: Sam Taylor