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National Theatre of Scotland present a co-production with Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh - an extraordinary examination of a lifestyle in decline - written by Abi Morgan. Starring Maureen Beattie.
“a culture clash between two very different orthodoxies trying to find meaning and enlightenment in a fast-food, hi-tech, wonder-drug world”
The Herald ★★★★
Dr Richard Garfield has given Ursula a difficult choice. She is the mother superior in-waiting of a convent that has been given the opportunity to take part in his revolutionary scientific study.
Ursula must weigh up the value of preserving her faith versus embracing science as her cloistered existence is rocked to its core.
Abi Morgan’s new play is an extraordinary examination of a lifestyle in decline, but one whose dignity and faith could hold the key to the issues of our times, our ageing population and the decline of our minds.
A human play about loneliness, ageing, science and the loss of our sense of self.
- 17 May 2012 to 26 May 2012
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2012-05-17 07:30 PM (P)
2012-05-18 07:30 PM
2012-05-19 07:30 PM
2012-05-22 07:30 PM
2012-05-23 07:30 PM
2012-05-24 07:30 PM
2012-05-25 07:30 PM
2012-05-26 02:30 PM
2012-05-26 07:30 PM
Dates
Main Theatre
Prices
£12-£19 (concessions available)
Previews £6 | Tuesdays £10
Unemployed & Gorbals Card £2
See pricing info for discounts and multi-booking offers
User Rating ★★★★★
Rated: (4/5), based on 1 rating
Preview 17 May 
Wheelchair Access
Guide Dogs welcome
Induction LoopCast and Creative Team >
CAST INCLUDES:
Maureen Beattie, Lesley Hart, Finn den Hertog, Molly Innes, Colette O’Neil, Ashley Smith and Benny Young.
Directed by Vicky Featherstone
Designed by Merle Hensel
Lighting Design by Natasha Chivers
Composer & Sound Design by Nick Powell
Sound Associate Nick Sagar
PRESS
“A touching lament for the absolute in a volatile world…a lively staging. “
The Guardian ★★★★
“The last half hour in particular is spellbindingly good.“
The Herald ★★★★
“A masterful piece of new theatre, dense with ideas, jumping with funny lines. “
The Independent ★★★★
“Deep emotional resonance… invites reflection, and certainly deserves re-watching. “
Edinburgh Evening News ★★★★
“A deeply emotional, considered production that will stay with you long after you’ve left the theatre. “
The Edinburgh Reporter ★★★★
Comments
Helen ★★★★★
4th January 2012
Hi Lorraine, we don't know yet, but as soon as NTS let us know we'll put the information in "Cast and Creative Team".
Lorraine Heal ★★★★★
28th December 2011
Will Nicholas Prevost be in the cast this time round?
Helen ★★★★★
26th December 2011
Please click on The National Theatre Theatre of Scotland link above for more info on this play.
Nevil Plant ★★★★★
25th December 2011
This play by Abi Morgan intrigues me enormously and therefore I would like to see it. I'm away on holiday when it is in Edinburgh but you say it tours. I hope you will inform me of the tour dates especially if they include dates in England
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John Duncan ★★★★★
18th May 2012
I saw this last night and it was wonderful. I did not want to go having seen the trailer but was encouraged to do so by my partner. I am glad I did but have to say the trailer does not do it justice and does not refelct the overall content of the whole play. The play is not as dark as the trailer portrays it.