Three hours of booze-fueled psychological warfare that'll make your family dinners look wholesome.
In the early hours of the morning on the campus of an American college, Martha, much to her husband George’s displeasure, has invited the new professor and his wife to their home for some after-party drinks. As the alcohol flows and dawn approaches, the young couple are drawn into George and Martha’s toxic games until the evening reaches its climax in a moment of devastating truth-telling.
Acting
Staunton's Martha is a force of nature; Hill matches her blow for blow.
Direction
Van Someren knows when to hold on faces and let the silence scream.
Writing
Albee's dialogue is a masterclass in weaponized wit.
Director
Tim Van Someren
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Staunton and Hill had previously played husband and wife in 'The Missionary' (1982)—35 years of built-in chemistry.
The 2017 production deliberately aged Martha and George down, making their physical violence more shocking and their infertility more pointed.
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