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Spring Storm

by Tennessee Williams

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

Heavenly has almost everything a young woman could desire, but when she’s forced to decide between respectable suitor Arthur and handsome, wild lover Dick, her actions cause a chain of consequences that tear their lives apart.

4 stars
Daily Telegraph, Independent, Guardian

‘An exciting spectacle.’
Guardian

‘The acting is superb.’
The Times

The European premiere production of Spring Storm – a gripping early play by Tennessee Williams.

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: Monday 17 May at 7.30pm
Audio-Described performances:
Friday 16 July at 7.30pm, Saturday 17 July at 2pm (Touch Tour at 12.30pm)

Spring Storm finished on: 22 July 2010

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