A play by Terence Rattigan starring Greta Scacchi and Simon Williams at the Vaudeville Theatre. This playwright went out of fashion - but like many others needs to get far more coverage in the West End - because the themes touched upon in this play are universal and contemporary. The play opens in a seedy flat in 1950s London. Hester is discovered after a failed suicide attempt. She has left her successful (but dull) judge husband in favour of exciting younger WWII fighter pilot ace who cannot commit to anything at all. Both know that the relationship cannot work - but neither can face up to ending it - except by suicide or totally reckless behaviour. The house contains several interesting people (the struck off German Jewish doctor, the landlay with immense common sense, the young married couple finding little to keep their marriage on the straight and narrow) who all contribute advice. The acting was excellent, and although the play is a touch melodramatic for modern tastes it still interests and entertains. Rating: 8/10
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