Ruth Leon recommends…. Till the Stars Come Down – National Theatre

Till the Stars Come Down – National Theatre

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Everyone loves a wedding…
It’s Sylvia and Marek’s wedding and we are all invited.

Over the course of a hot summer’s day, a family gathers to welcome a newcomer into their midst. But as the vodka flows and dances are shared, passions boil over and the limits of love are tested.

What happens when the happiest day of your life opens the door to a new, frightening and uncertain future?

This is a passionate, heart breaking and hilarious portrayal of a larger-than-life family struggling to come to terms with a changing world. English audiences will recognise this family – its ambiance, its context, its place in British society –  instantly but it might be a stretch for an international audience.

Directed by Bijan Sheibani who directed A Taste of Honey last season, this Olivier-nominated play by former National Theatre writer-in-residence Beth Steel was nominated for two Olivier Awards – for Best Play and Best Actress.

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