Penned by Alan Bennett, whose back catalogue includes The History Boys, The Madness of King George and Talking Heads.  A play-within-a-play, it features Matthew Kelly (Of Mice and Men, Toast, Pride and Prejudice) and David Yelland (The Crown, Chariots of Fire) and focuses on a meeting between poet WH Auden and composer Benjamin Britten. Directed by Philip Franks.

This is a high quality three camera recording of Original Theatre’s stage production, filmed just before lockdown.

Tickets £10. Running time 115 minutes. Suitable for ages 15+.

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