Autumn
by Harry McDonald, based on the novel by Ali Smith
Rebecca Banatvala in Autumn © Harry Elletson
Sophie Ward and Nancy Crane in Autumn © Harry Elletson
Nancy Crane and Gary Lilburn in Autumn © Harry Elletson
Rebecca Banatvala and Gary Lilburn in Autumn © Harry Elletson
Sophie Ward and Rebecca Banatvala in Autumn © Harry Elletson
Gary Lilburn and Rebecca Banatvala in Autumn © Harry Elletson
Rebecca Banatvala and Nancy Crane in Autumn © Harry Elletson
Rebecca Banatvala and Sophie Ward in Autumn © Harry Elletson
Nancy Crane in Autumn © Harry Elletson
Gary Lilburn and Rebecca Banatvala in Autumn © Harry Elletson
Rebecca Banatvala in Autumn © Harry Elletson
Rebecca Banatvala and Gary Lilburn in Autumn © Harry Elletson
October - November 2024, Park Theatre and North Wall Arts Centre
Whoever makes up a story makes up a world, so you should always try and welcome people into the home of your story. That’s my suggestion.
Summer 2016. Britain has voted to leave the European Union, and low-paid art historian Elisabeth returns to the village she grew up in to read to the sleeping Daniel Gluck, her childhood next-door neighbour. The libraries are closed, new fences are being built, and no one will let Elisabeth renew her passport. Meanwhile, Daniel dreams: of his long-lost little sister; of the twentieth century; of art, of poetry and music.
Adapted by Harry McDonald
Set & Costume Designer: Grace Venning
Lighting Designer: Ali Hunter
Sound Designer: Jamie Lu
Stage Manager: Rose Hockaday
Production Manager: Adam Jefferys
Producer: Jessie Anand
Associate Producer: Camille Koosyial
Cast: Rebecca Banatvala, Nancy Crane, Gary Lilburn and Sophie Ward
Nominated for Best Performance at the Offie Awards - Gary Lilburn
“Director Charlotte Vickers triumphs in her translation of this story to the stage.”
“Humorous and poetic… An intimate story of reconnection and reminiscence.”
“Autumn under the direction of Charlotte Vickers is delightful from start to finish.”
“Masterfully brings the story to life on the stage.”
“Excellently directed by Charlotte Vickers”
“Vickers stages the play with fluid simplicity, using fragments to create a heightened whole.”
“Has humour and charm in spades.”
“An ambitious and often-charming adaptation”