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Sunset at the Villa Thalia

A funny and passionate play from the author of The Pride and The Faith Machine.

  • Full Length Play
  • Drama

  • Time Period: 1960s
  • Target Audience: Adult
  • Set Requirements: Unit Set/Multiple Settings

  • Performance Group:
  • Community Theatre
A funny and passionate play from the author of The Pride and The Faith Machine.

April 1967. Greece is in political turmoil. Charlotte and Theo have retreated to a small island in search of peace and inspiration. But when they meet a charismatic American couple at the port they are seduced into making choices with devastating consequences.

Alexi Kaye Campbell's play Sunset at the Villa Thalia spans a decade as it explores the impact of foreign influence, planned and unintentional, on a nation and its people.

It premiered at the National Theatre, London, in 2016, in a production directed by Simon Godwin.

REVIEWS:

"Beautifully resonant... a convincing mix of social comedy and Greek tragedy."

 The Arts Desk

"A winner, a slow-burn story that works on many levels."

 The Times

Premiere Production: National Theatre, London, 2016.
  • Casting: 3M, 4F
  • Casting Notes: Plus two (2) children.

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A funny and passionate play from the author of The Pride and The Faith Machine.

April 1967. Greece is in political turmoil. Charlotte and Theo have retreated to a small island in search of peace and inspiration. But when they meet a charismatic American couple at the port they are seduced into making choices with devastating consequences.

Alexi Kaye Campbell's play Sunset at the Villa Thalia spans a decade as it explores the impact of foreign influence, planned and unintentional, on a nation and its people.

It premiered at the National Theatre, London, in 2016, in a production directed by Simon Godwin.

$24.95