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Beyond the Horizon

by Eugene O’Neill

FIVE STARS: 'Watching these unfamiliar plays by America's two greatest dramatists proves an exhilarating, illuminating and deeply affecting dramatic experience.'
Daily Telegraph


FOUR STARS: 'The two plays, both lucidly realised, are best seen in tandem. The investment of nearly five hours may seem daunting, but it's strongly recommended.' Evening Standard

FOUR STARS: 'Highly recommended.' Metro

Robert is about to start a new life across the ocean, whilst brother Andy is settling on the family farm. But the realisation that they love the same woman results in a dramatic reversal of fate.

5 stars
Daily Telegraph, The Times

 ‘I cannot imagine performances bette than those on display here.’
The Times

Beyond the Horizon is the powerful Pulitzer prize-winning drama that formulated Eugene O’Neill’s vision of America.

The National Theatre presents the Royal & Derngate Northampton productions of:
Beyond the Horizon
by Eugene O’Neill
Spring Storm
by Tennessee Williams

Originally presented at Royal & Derngate, Northampton as part of the Young America Season, these two plays showcase the early work of two of America’s greatest writers: Eugene O’Neill and Tennessee Williams.

‘Offers the excitement of two great American dramatists discovering their voices.’
Guardian

Day Seats

Day Seats are available for £10 on the day of performance from the Box Office from 9.30am.

Assisted Performances

Captioned performance: Wednesday 26 May at 7.30pm
Audio-Described performances: Saturday 19 June at 2pm (Touch Tour at 12.30pm), Monday 21 June at 7.30pm

Beyond the Horizon finished on: 22 July 2010

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